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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
FEBRUARY 2e, 1896.
Center OF Population.

One of the surprises of the next
decennial census may be the dis
covery that the national center of
population has moved eastward
for the first time since the govern
ment was founded. The state CEN
sus taken last year indicate that
the East is growing more rap
idly than the West. In the five
wears since 1890 Massachusetts,
gained in population 100000, or
III per cent. The gain in New
Jersey in the same period was
$4,000, or 1871 per cent. Iowa's
corresponding gain was 10000, or
rs per cent Kansas reports loss
since 1890, and Oregon increases
in the five years not quite 8 per
cent. Whether this new develop
ment in national growth is due en-
tirely to natural causes, or in part,
at least, to blight of Populism
is not yet clearly determined.
But the States tainted with
Populist notions may prepare
to hear something drop in
the census of 1900. This looms
up already in the official fig
ures of different states as an ac-
complishcd fact. ST. Louis Globe
DcInocrot
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man nr Hon. A. D.. tInrden.

We regret to announce the death
of Hon. A. ID. Garden, u. S. Mar
shall for West Virginia, which sad
event occurred at his home in
Wheeling, Friday, at noon, OF
pneumonia, after an illness of a
few days. The deceased was in the
recent wreck at Tunhelton, on the
b. s. O. r.. r.. when he inhaled hot
steam, which seriously affected his
throat and lungs BE was Do years
of age, and leaves wife and six
children to mourn his death. The
deceased was prominent in the pol
tics of this State. and had served
several times in the Legislature.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
senntor Faulkner.

Washington, Feb. "a A meet
ing was held by the Democratic
congressional campaign COMMITTEES
to-day for the purpose of reorgani-
cation and to take the initial steps
for the prosecution of the congress-
ional campaign of the present year.
Senator Faulkner of West Virgin
ia, was elected permanent chair
man.
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Park For Huntington.

Hon. q. p. Huntington, of New
York, has donated to Huntington
30 acres of valuable land within
the corporation limits to be used
for city park. 1t will be remem-
bored the city was named after the
great railroad magnate, about 30
years ago, and the, last census
showed almost 10000 inhabitants.
Mr.. Huntington makes the dona-
ton in honor of the name.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
BARGAINS
Mems Suits.

The suits are made from black
and blue, also wool Cheviots and
fancy Worsteds, and all the new
styles, single or double breasted,
real value, $500 and $1,000. For
this week only, $3.50.
Boys three piece suits, from IL
to 10 years, in all colors, good
value at $500 and $500. For
this week only, $3.50.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26

Cn1LLIcoruE, o., Feb. PA church
society or organization of the peculiar
sect known us the Angel Dancers" has
sprung up in little village in Twin
township, Ross county, and is horrify.
ing tho more staid and sober people of
the neighborhood. The citizens: threat
en- to suppress the meetings and run
the Dancers" ont of the community.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
KIlled whno Dancing.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 24.-During
the progress of ballnear Sardis, Dallas
county, Saturday night, Virgil Morri-
settle became jealous of Andrew Will
hns' attentions to his wife, and forbade
their dancing together. Later on he
observed them waltzing, and without
wilkins Instantly. In the excitement
Morrisette escaped. The principals
wore all of good standing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
Pit Gnlne.

Pit Game, Irish Gray, b. B. Red Ken
tucky. Blue hens, bred toe Derby Gray
and Grist Champion Cock; Winner of 2
70 round battle at Gallipolis Nov: 20:
per thirteen. III. s. WOLF,
feb lott Point Pleasant, w. Va.
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olney For PreaIdent.
u

Boston, Feb. 2.i.-The unexpected
and what appeared to be spontaneous
presentation of the name of Secretary
of State Richard Olney for the Demo
cratic presidential nomination by Mayor
Quincy at the dinner of the Democratic
state committee Saturday is predicted
as significant by Democratic politicians
and organs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
MONS Shoes.

All of our Mems Shoes, Lace
and Congress, i'll all styles, cut
from $1.50 to $1.25.
All of our MEMS Casco Calf
Shoes, Congress and Lace, cut
from $3.50 to $500.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
Condition Of tile Farmers.

The statistical report of the de
partment of agriculture for Janu-
airy, indicates rather unfayorable
condition of affairs in the farming
industry The exhibit shows the
number of head of live stock on
January L, 1896, anda gain on the
corresponding date of the present
year. Every kind of live stock
shows very marked decrease dur
ing the year. AS betweenithei two
exhibits there is decrease Of 4 g
per cent. in the number of horses,
2.3 per cent, in mules, % per cent.
in mich COWS, sc per cent. in oxen
and other cattle, ga per, cent. in
sheep and per cent iniswina or q
decrease of over 28 per dent if tile
number of live stock in the coun-
try in single year.
With the exception of horses and
mules the stock named is all in
farmers hands, and constitutes not
only a very considerable part of
their wealth but is one of their
chief means of accommodating prop
erty, while they are important in
maintaining the fertility of thesoil
and the production of the farm.
Not only does the report show a
decrease in the number of animals
but shrinkage in the value of all
except cattle and sheep, which av-
erage little, but not much higher.
AS rule, surplus of grain, such as
there has been in the northwestern
States the last year, makes the
price of stock firm, because it is
moro profitable to feed grain to
stock than to sell it at the low pri-
ces that abundant harvests gener-
ally create. But the Indications
are that owing to the hard times
and low prices of grain, farmers
have had to dispose of such com
modities as could be most readily
exchanged for money to enable
them to pay their debts and taxes.
The showing of the department
does not give very hattering in
dication of agricultural prosperity,
and without prosperity among
farmers and producers there can be
no very stable condition of bust
Chicago Record.
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You never hear the bee complain,
Nor hear IL weep nor wall;
But II IT wish, 1t can unfold
a very painful tail.

Col. Flintlock Perry, the veteran
Democrat, is candidate for the
Democratic nomination for County
CLERK of Kanawha county He
should have the nomination, and if
nominated will be elected in the
Republican county of
,Kanawha. 30
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Words.

Words.
Ifwords were birds,
And SWIFTLY few
From lips TO lips
owned dear by you
Would theylto-day
BE hawks or crows,
or blue and true,
And sweet, VINO knowsP
Let's play to-day
We own the best
Birds blue and true,
With doye-like breasts.
Ills queer, my dear
You never knew
That words, like birds,
Had wings and flew.
MAUD LANE,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
RaiIfoad Wrecks

The official record of train acci-
dents in 1895, as published by the
Railroad Gazette, shows that there
were 1,487 in all, of which 602
were collisions, $40 derailments
and 10 other accidents. The num-
Der of persons killed was 4l5, of
which 80 were passengers, 302 en-
ployes and 70 other persons. This
is a better showing than the pre-
vious year in point of accidents, as
there were $50, but the number
of persons killed was greater in
1896 than in 1884 The latteryea
1 ,348 deaths from accidents on the
railroads occurred.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
MAY COME TOGETHER
The Fistic Art Still Elourishes In Old
England.
sLAYIN PUTS OUT HIS DEFY
To Roth CorDett and TltzsImmons-Tho
National Sporting Club Has No Use
For Foinp. Jim-Other Clubs
VIII Give Him a Show.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-.If Robert Fitzsim-
mons, the new champion pugilist of tho
world, and James j. Corbett, the former
fistic champion, can be prevailed upon
to stop talking mt each other and come
down to solid business n fighting place
and suitable purse can be promptly ar
ranged for them here before good
club.
When Fizsimmons defeated Maher on
Mexican soil near Langtry, Tex, on
Friday last, representative was in
structed to ask Manager Fleming of
the National Sporting club here if that
body could be induced to put up purse
for Fitzsimnons and COrbett The re-
ply was that under no circumstances
would the National Sporting club sub
scribe cent for contest i'll which Cor
bett was one of the principals; but 1T
was added any other American pugilists
might apply with fair prospects OF ar
ranging u match.
The obje ion to Corbett is based on
the very bitter tongue lashing he gave
the National Sporting club when he re-
turned to the United States, after ms
Appearance here. The members of that
club claimed that they had treated Cor
bett with every consideration and that
he repaid their kindness by abusing
them to the utmost.
The representative was then notified
to call upon Secretary Stevens of the
Boliiigbroke club, and eventually placed
the matter before the gentleman. After
some necessary deliberation and CONSUL
tation with his organization, Mr.. Stevens
said that tho Bolingbroke club would
give purse of $4,000 for Fitzsimmons
and Corbctt to compete for, and that
tho club would also allow the contest
ants 5000 e..ch for expenses.
Thoco oTn IL ia nuHnlStOO1 nDOnG QD.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
slavin Wants to right,

LONDON, Feb. 24.-FranlS S1ayin has
challenged Fitzsinmons for Rl;OOO a
side, the fight to come off i'll England,
or he will bet Corbett 1000 that he
stops him in six rounds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
"a. Il. MIToHELL, Clerk.
TRUSTEES Sale of Real
Estate.

DY virtue of n deed of trust executed to
ID the Undersigned trustee, by JunIus N.
Eckard and wife, dated the 18th day of May
1895, to secure to j. ID. Mccormick tile pay
meht OF n certain note therein mentioned,
with interest thereon, which said deed of
trust Is of record in the Ohlce of the Clerk of
the County Court of Mason County, West
Virginia, in Trust Deed Book No. 10, .pnges
$50, &C., and default having been made In
the payment of said note, and being re-
quested by said j. D.. McCormick to make
ed, shall, on the
21st day of February, 1896,
proceed to sell by way of public auction, at
the front door of the Cont House of said
County, FOR CASH, the following described
tract of land, lying and being in the District
of Cooper, In the County of Mason, and state
of West Va, beginning at poplar mark.
ed as an orIgInaf corner to 800 acres OF land
the Commonwealthof Na.;thence n. 5O' w
IS poles and ) links to chestnut oak on top
OF a ridge corner to land belonging to John
Selby; thence n. S0s, w. lib poles and IL
links TO n hickory stump Will sprouts thence
s.. ia poles to Is post; thence =. 7sl5 II. %
poles to a post between n white oak and
hickory on topo ridge; thence =. l3lz w.
IL poles to n post on top OF rldBej thence =.
78lS r. 0J poles to n post near Dunlnp'S house
and in East line OF the entire survey and
thence with same ~. III r.. 1873 poles, to the
place of beginning, containing l2I acres, saw
Ing and excepting, however, from the ope-
ration of said Trust Deed acres, sold and
conveyed TO j. II. Selby; ,rs......
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26

fully match each garment with
Linin Garniture and Buttons
Spring FOOTWEAR brimfull of tho
NOTORIOUS WONDERFUL all who bayes thus
to
responsibility tho satisfaction
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
NOTIGE.

All creditors of Eliza j. Mourning, de-
ceased, are notified to file their accounts
with me, on or before February goth,
1896. JOHN e. BELLER,
Administrators of Eliza j. Mourning,
deceased. feb 19-2w
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26
An Explanation.

MIR. EDITOR: have read in
the last two issues of the Daily, a
most diabolical preyarication CON
corning the death of young LGillis-
pie. The pragmatic catiff who
circulated the report that John
Sheline had caused Gillispie's
death, should be branded as a fit
companion for Beelzebub. Henry
Gillispie died of disease which he
had from his youth. John Sheline
and Gillispie had little difficulty
at the threshing machine last
August, in which John Sheline
slapped Gillispie for persisting in
calling him very bad names. We
suppose some malicious liar spun
the article referred to out of the
little episode mentioned.
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An1brosIa. :

Ambrosia. inic
Special Correspondence Feb 20.
Miss Mona Pullin is very sick at
this writing.
Master Harry Swindler who has
been very sick for some time is
slowly improving:
Mr.. Bert McDermitt is still i'm
proving.
Mr.. Samuel Oliver returned
home Thursday, after a visit to
his niece, Mrs. Mary @. Love.
Mrs. Chas. Love, of Ten Mile,
we are glad to learn, is some better.
Little Gusta Love, who has been
very ill with lung fever, we are
glad to announce is very muchim-
proved.
All the sick of this vicinity seem
to be improving except Mr.. ". H..
Guffin, who is no better. H.
Success to the Daily Register is
the hearty wish of BoUNcER.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26

The mother of State Senator,
James H. Stewart, of Putnam
county, died at her home opposite
Raymond City, Friday,
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to hear something drop IN
the census of 1900. This looms
up already in the official fig
ures of different states as an ac-
complishcd fact st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
A Compliment.
The friends of Hon. Rankin
Wiley, of Mason county will pre-
sent his name before the State
Convention as candidate for Gov
ernor. Mr.. Wiley is well and fa-
vorably known all over the State,
and his financial ideas fit the masses
of the people. Mr. Wiley is a pol
ished gentleman and would make
N dignified executive.--Putnam
Democrat.
Nothing would please the peo-
pie of Mason county better than to
see Mr.. Wiley get the Democratic
nomination for Governor.
-Four bulls and three horses
were killed at the bull fight in
Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday, amid
the plnudits of the assembled null
titudes. The sight of blood made
the spectators wild with delight,
and as one of the poor brutes after
another were mangled and torn,
the pleasure of the audience seem
ed to have no bounds. And yet
they will not permit a glove con-
test to go in the same town. Com
ment is unnecessary. 1t is the
same story of choking at gnat
and swallowing camel.
If ever the Democratic party had
chance to throw the Republican
party and break every bone III its
body, that chance is now. We can
do it. in spite of all the Logging
that may be done by the angry
populists. The question is, will
we et'together and do it?-Wetzel
Democrat.
Some of the Republican leaders
in West Virginia will make a big
effort to throw the vote of this
State for Mr.. Mckinley in the
presidential convention. Mr.. Ell
kins however, may have different
ideas, and of course the result will
be different.
They drank pink tea at a recep-
ton in Chicago the other night.
1T would take good deal of argu-
ment to persuade us that there was
not a stick i'll that tea, especially
if it was drank with any relish in
the city by the lake.
A Pittsburg man is going to
navigate the air. The chances are
that if the fellow would start the
wheels in his head and turn him
self loose he would fly without the
aid of machinery.
Fairmont has taken in new ter
ritory and now claims population
of 5000 persons within the city
limits. The total vote, for and
against annexation, in the old town
and in the new addition both, was
BOP. Where were the other 1893?
The subcommittee in charge of
the naval appropriation bill will
recommend the addition of six bat
tie ships and about ten torpedo
boats to the United States navy.
The Democratic State Conven-
ton will meet in Parkersburg on
next Tuesday to select the time
and place for the State Convention
for selecting delegates to the Chi
cago Convention.
Several prominent oil men from
the Sistersville oil regions, have
been guests at the Phoenix Hotel
for some days There is some
thing in the wind, that will devel-
Old itself in time.
We hope the fellows who en-
Gagged in the late prize fight, will
be punished to the full extent of
the law.
The deadlock is still on in the
Kentucky Legislature with Hun
ter Republican, and Blackburn,
Democrat, in the lead.
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Old Town.

Special correspondence, Feb oath.
DR.. e. j. Mossman, of Point
Pleasant, was professional caller
here last week.
Mr.. S. S. Lathey, has returned
from an extended visit to Mason.
Mr.. Jesse Massie, of Ironton, o.,
who was here on visit to his sis
ter Mrs. Jno. Boggcss, has return
ed home.
Mrs. DIR. A. r. Girard is quite
low at this writing.
Mr.. S. H. Shaffer, of Addison,
Ohio, was here last week buying
apples. Clio.
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Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes,
cut from $3.50 to $1.00.

All our $3.50 line OF Ladies'
Dongola button and lace Shoes,
cut to $1.75.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
MASON COUNTY. So:
a II rules held in the Clerks oflice OF the
~ Circuit Court OF Mason County, ON the
last Monday in the month of January 1890.
o' y. - /. % S%Somas'., In onanoery.
The object OF this suit is to obtain n di-
Yorce from the bonds OF matrlmony by the
plaintiff from the defendant.
And it appearing by atiicavlt fled In the
papers OF iaid cause, that tho said defendant
6ilye A. McD9nieli is non:Teslds lent Of the
required to appear here within one month nth
after the date of the first publication OF THIS
order, md do what is necessary to protect
her interests,
A CopY-TESTE:
To Olive A. MCDANIEL;
Take notice that on the 9th day of March,
8 O'CLOCK p. m, at the law Office OF Tomlin-
son < Wiley, In Point Pleasant, West Nlr-
gInIa, ] Will take the. deposltions of o. f..
Mcdaniel and others, to be read In evidence
In my behalf In the above entitled ehsneery
County, In which am plninlin and you are
defendant. If from any cause the deposit
ltions are not completed on that day they
Will be adjourned from day to day until com
pleted. Q. Il. MCDANIEL.
Jau2o.4W
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TI,rce.Mile.

... E >
Mr.. Barton Clendenin is very ill
at this writing.
The whooping cough is raging
in this vicinity.
Miss Flora Ward is visiting
friends in this place.
A. r. Schools spent Sunday
with relatives in the extension.
Mr.. G. E. Clendenin spent Sat
urtlay and Sunday with his mother.
Myrtle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G.. Helms, who has been ill. is
convalescing.
Miss Sallie Mcdaniel, of Letart,
and Messrs. Charles Kearns and
Lem Cheesbrew, of Old Town,
who have been the guests of p. o.
Schools and family, have returned
to their homes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26

West Virginia has 1900 square
miles of coal, making it's coal area
greater than that of any other
State in the Union.
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The above sale is postponed until March
: tteSi9s.1t J.P.R. b. SMITH. Trustee.
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Some of the Republican leaders
in West Virginia will make a big
effort to throw the vote of this
State for Mr. Mckinley i'll the
presidential convention. Mr.. Ell
kins however, may have different
ideas, and of course the result will
be different.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-02-26

They drank pink ten at recep-
ton in Chicago the other night.
1T would take good deal of argu-
ment to persuade us that there was
not a stick i'll that tea, especially
if it was drank with any relish in
the CITY by the lake.
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A Pittsburg man is going to
navigate the air. The chances are
that if the fellow would start the
wheels in his head and turn him
self loose he would fly without the
aid of machinery.
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If ever the Democratic party had
chance to throw the Republican
party and break every bone III its
body, that chance is now. We can
do it, in spite of all the logging
that may be done by the angry
populists. The question is, will
we get together and do it?-Wetzel
Democrat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23
REAL ESTATE.
BUSINESS AT THE EXCHANGES.

The sale yesterday by Richard " Harnett Co..
at the Lberty-st. exchange. to close the estate OF
Edward Cowles Richards. attracted a crowd OF
about two hundred and ff;y spectators and op-
orators TIE parcels were four-story English base
ment brick dwellings on the west side OF Lexington
ave. and the south side OF East Twenty -ffth
ST. The bidding was active and the prices realized
were we'll UP to the market values. The sale re-
suited as follows: No. 12s East Twenty -ffth-st..
three-story dwelling. lot l5.sxis4A. to Irene A
Bs To- Barnes for : no. "o" ad
joining, similar house and lot, to Edward h
ave, similar house lot ls5isx3s to sydney Ffshe.
FOR Nl,O5O; No IS, adjoining a similar house. To-
adjoining similar house and lot, ls5isxss. to thu
same purchaser for S0l00. The same firm alst
sold at trustees sale No 5s West Broadway. two
four-story brick buildings. plot 2llOx5xi 2x2o 2xlti
x55l. to Michael Armstrong for 1880 AT the
broadway real estate salesroom Bryan Kennedy
hvestory brick tenement house, lot Z7xO5 1ix27x
lois to Harris Cohen for $4,000; also No $50 West
SiXty-sXth-st.. hve-story brick tenement-house,
lot 25x9S.s. to Weber Brothers for 1850
Wa mort" Kennedy sss SOLD s in re Macy no
43lOxl03.3, TO the plaintiff, Elizabeth Boger. for
William NJ Ryan sold at executors sale the
northwest corner of Columbus ave and One-hun.
, frame ar e.; dwsns lot
a'a and ass f aSo"se lot SS 70
Rooney for sal 1926.
At private. contract Matthew MURRAY has sold
Nos 1879 and l4 Vesi Eighty fourth-st.. two one
story brick and stone 1athouses. lots each 22xlO22
to a private party for $4,000 each
Mary A. King of Newport. has sold the entire
block bounded by the Boulevard. West End-ave
Ninety and Ninetyfrst SITS, containing about TWEEN
ty-sx city lots to private party for about ]fUeW
l.. J. Phillips q Co. were the brokers In the trans
action
Theodore A. Havemeyer has sold the seven-story
apartment-house at the northeast corner OF Soiuih
bus-ave. and Seventieth-st. 50xl022, for $2WWO
Richard NJ. Montgomery Co have sold for The
the northeast corner OF Seventy second st ana
Coumbus-ave., used stores and apartments
dimensions 5Ox1O22 for about 100000. Mr.. Haas
buys the property for investment.