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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20
About the Bend.

Up at Hartford nice stand has
been erected by the citizens and
Band boys, to accommodate politi-
cal speakers, during this campaign
at Mason the old glass house
has been put in condition for pub
lie speaking, by being seated. 1t
will have capacity to hold 1000
people.
At Spilman the incline to the
river from the mines is being re-
moved. The mines here have been
abandoned, and everything goes to
New Haven.
At New Haven seven new dwell
ing houses and a business house
are under construction.
Mr.. CHFC. Tippett, ofthe firm Of
Scheivley & Tippett. Scientific
Tailors, and a first-class cutter, in
answer to forthwith summons,
went down to Ben Lomond day
or two ago and took the orders and
measures of several prominent
business men, for suits. With a
tape-line in one hand and a case OF
several hundred samples of cloths
in the other he soon made happy
the gentlemen who knew where to
order their garments.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Those who live in the more cen
trail or lower part of our town do
not know what it is to be bothered
by tramps and "Bums." From
11th street on up through the Ex-
tension is mecca for them. There
is not day but what the residents
in that end of the town are called
upon by number of these metro
politan gentlemen, soliciting
"Hand-outs." These people are
the victims of the greater part of
the itinerant peddlers, tramps,
"Hobos" and "Bums" that strike
our town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

1t is not likely the boys will go
over to Ohio. to play ball on Sun
day, again soon, as they are now
likely to be hauled up before the
authorities, should they be found
on the Ohio side of the river, for
violating the Sunday laws of that
State. They were warned not to
go over to Fair Haven and play
ball. last Sunday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

The bicycle offers tho Same en-
ioyment to woman as to man. Yet
the former is evidently slow to take
advantage of it's benefits. Its
blessing falls largely upon her.
His is out of door life, but the av-
erage woman is confined to her
home. Anything that will give
her an hour or SO day in the sun
shine and cooling breezes, with
the additional pleasure which a
brisk ride can give, ought to be
generally welcomed. A man who
would discourage his wife or
daughter in this regard does not
fully appreciate their needs. Their
health, comfort and pleasure alike
call for their more universal use of
the bicycle. No faltering senti-
mentality should be allowed to
interpose itself. Let our women
and girls get wheels and ride them
as is done all over the north. 1t
is common sense and it means
health. Huntington Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Currant worms will soon make
their appearance. Spray currant
bushes with weak solution of
paris green-an even teaspoonful
to a large pail of water this will
effectually kill the first brood, and
also poison the leaves for the
second, and no harm result to the
the fruit.
While ten men watch for chan
ces one man makes chances; while
ten men wait forsomething to turn
up, one man Turns something up;
so, while ten f6il, one succeeds,
and is called man of luck the
fayorite of fortune. There is no
luck like pluck, and fortune most
favors those who are most indiffer-
ent to fortune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

If you want to be "English you
know" salt your strawberries.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Potato bugs are said to be plen-
tiful, and very destructive.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Some kind of n bug is eating
rose-buds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Some tyros say that learning tc
ride bicycle is as easy as tumb.
ling off log. Doubtless.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Boys, remember it is a heavy fine
to kill any song bird, or to break
up their nests.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-05-20

Yesterday, Mrs. Robt. Lynch,
living at the corner of 4th and
Wand streets, while standing on a
porch about six feet above the
ground, took fainting spell, fall
ing from the porch to the ground,
by which she received painful ir-
juries and was also considerably
bruised. She is some better this
morning.
The Chairman of the Flower
Committee, requests the people
who are disposed to contribute
flowers for Decoration, to save them,
and at the proper time they will
be called for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02

Tho latter. with insidious eioQuenoe. ar
guef that In the Legislature alone couid
Napoleon md a support TO MS throne.
The talk WAS reported, As IL by magic
In the assembly halls. and Lafayette, sup
ported by Constant. put through a mo-
ton that any attempt to dissolve the
chambers would be considered treason.
Lucien pleaded In vain for a commission
10 treat with the invaders in his brothers
name; the deputies appointed a committee
OF puD--- safety, and adjourned.
Broken In spirit. Napoleon spent the
evening In moody speculation, weighing
ana balancing. but never deciding. On
June 18th, the fallen man withdrew 10
Maimaison; whore. in the society OF Queen
Hortense and a few faithful friends. for
four days he abandoned himself during
long intervals 10 the sad memories CT the
place. But he also wrote a farewell adj
uress 10 the army. and. in constant COM
municstion with a committee OF the gov
eminent. completed a plan for escaping
20 the United States. For his purpose
two f~rigatos were put al the disposal OF
nim who lad lately been Emperor"
All was ready on the 10Th. That day n
passing regiment shouted, Long life TO
the Emperor" and. I'm a last ~despairing
encrt. Napoleon sent an offer CT his SER
and defeat the allies. who. though ap-
preaching the capital. We're now separat-
ell. Fouche returned an insulting an
swer 10 the effect that the government
could no longer be responsible fer the
petitioners safety. Then. at last. Ma
poloon Knew that all was over I'm that
quarter. Clad I'm civilians clothing and
accompanied by Bertrand. Savary. and
Gursauj. he Immediately Ut out for
Rochefort.-"The Eclipse OF Napoleon's
Glory. by William NJ. Sloane. in the Oc-
tober Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02
Ten Reasons Why Bryan Should Re De-
feated.
Editor OF The Times:

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-I give the following reasons why.
though a lifelong Democrat. l annot
vote for Bryan.
1. The election OF Bryan does not offer
any prospect or increased prosperity. ex-
copt, perhaps. to spectators and owners
Of silver mines.
,. His election affords no prospect OF In
creased wages and salaries. but Will
bring high prices for what the people con-
sumo. This would be equivalent TO a re-
duction in the purchasing power Of wages
OF perhaps nearly fifty per cent.
3. Ills silver policy is an untried e1-
pertinent. frlught with incalculable dam
ger TO all business interests. involving peo-
pie OF every class. If the result should
be disastrous. the masses would feel IL
first and most severely. and TO get back
to the Old standard would not be easy.
4. A change Of standard would be IN
just 10 those who hold claims based on
transactions made while tho present
standard was in force. as was the case
with most claims held at the present
time.
.. II would entail immense loss on de-
positors. holders OF building and loan
stock. members Of beneficiary orders.
borrier between Us and the nations who
lilies.
e. Under THE NEW ARRANGE
MENT THE FARMER WHO Now HAS
TO MORTGAGE HIS CROP FOR ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS. WOULD HAVE
TO MAKE THD MORTGAGE FOR TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
T. II would interpose n commercial
harrlce between US and the nations who
buy our products and sell us theirs.
s. II would result I'm evils far worse
than any tariff measure Mckinley vii.
have an opportunity TO approve.
.. Bryan Is not a Democrat. as Is shown
hv his vote IN ~. and his attitude toward
the campaig,. in Virginia I'm 's5.
IN. | don't want TO be associated In a
work witt Mrs. Lease. Altgeld, and his
socialistic colaboraters.
"Rut." say the B~ryanites. aren't YOU
afraid OF negro supremacy under Repuo-
lican ruleG No. | am NOT. IL could not
ho foisfed upon us in the dark a y or
reconstruction. Nobody has tried It since.
and nobody VIII.
Again they say. 9TH masses want free
silver. and war will result. II We DO not
let them have it 7 SEQ no danger of
such a result. hut II there We're, peace
must not DE bought AT the price Of Justice
Again they say. III YOU vote for Palmer
! YOU vote for n candidate that cannot be
elected" 1 reply. I do not vote In order
TO be on the winning side. Besides, those
who vote for Bryan will vote FOR a candi-
date that cannot be elected.
Still afain they say "a Democrat vot-
ing FOR Palmer helps 10 elect Mckinley
He helps TO do no such thing; he declines
70 heip elect Bryan. But If II ala help
Mckinley. n would be better than help
Ing 10 bring on the country wreck aud
ruin. DEMOCRAT.
ROCKINGHAM. y. c., Sept. Goth, 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02

snecial Grade Checked Dress Goods, lew
faIi colortngs. good sturdy stun fcr SENIOR
,S|sr ne &c. the yard. New r'al Hoous.
Neat Fri-Toned Domestic No'e'ues' IN
hair dozen combinations, loo. tue SS'N'
~ incl beautiful ATWOOD Checked
Cheylots. haif dozen color combnialois
regular 3lc. value, for &c. the Sdiu' NC"
ss-,rch Handsome silk and Wool nov
elfies fame. clCsely-wOytn srp"hlS "a ~
Quo shades, garnet. green ult-N, M
brown UwO shades, with cnarmihe nun
cciored silk checks ana rich hll'A over
shcl. regular BOO. grade, -J1. thS s@i"'
New Fall Goods. h.r,.
Fin High Art Reproduction mani
some f.euch color combinations, ~ inehe3
"a. leok Ike Zoe. goods, pricei mere
1-.. tha ward. New Fall Goods
VIEW fIandsome Novelty StuTs, pan
c,or aronnls, with tuited BLACK over
sl,t. very rich voarers.. 3, lnch'a VIM
~, tre ward. New Fan Goods.
peyonl n doubt here Is the very hlni-
son.cst fine OF Dress Goods that ef'r
c~ SOD a counter at the price; they aie
H., cram OF the seasons products; ne
s.r,e ~ stvle and the perfection ~ mo
ve,yats an Alongside OK this superb
line an others pale into lnsisni III
40 t,ccre only shadows o, tn,ll III
SEXES These handsome fabricS ar, iu,.
81 inches wide. fine ar-wool anu s.ns
and woj, mixed. neat checks, SIR o's AM
DOucle effects IN all the newest colorlhss,
cxlct cot rierparts OF the high-srads 81 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02
CONVENT
The Place Where Girls Are Prepared to
Appear Well In society.

To show the transformation mat wo-
mans education has undergone III fIahee'
ami ~ indicate as cieaiy ~ PVsoiD'c
what sln remains OF the old iorms, anu
wi~lt new ones the future promises, 1
ask permission TO so back 10 the last
century, wneu a nttie girl. far from De-
ing ner uiotners ~insepardple companion,
az she 10 now, Was merely brought 10
her once a DAY by ner So'einess. wen
eleven or twelve years oid she was 'dno"
~ q convent, wnefe, we are toiu, sic a.
quired me accomplishments necessary 10
the status OF d woman VINO Is 10 I'VE
IN society, hold a certain place thtae'
and even manage "A nOuseno4U.
This may se,sn very extraordinary 10
those wno imagine 4 convent as a piisVn
or a TOMB, Dut IL Is CERTAIN mat the uh-
changing convent has remained Just Whdt
II was when Rousseau was bCtn ptslslns
ana blaming II. The boarding puph7
sun pay many games II nave plenty
VI exercise. and the result Is that th.y
arc usually Ia very GOOD heaith; the CAIN
serenity OF the moral Atmosphere sur
rounding them seems to preserve them
ffom al nervous excitement. beslues'
the conycnts-aDu | rSter 10 the great con-
,ants such as the Sacred Heart, the
kOuie, CT Les O!seaui-are sun the places
where wonen are best prepared LOT apa.
pearing we'll In society. How IS thlS lone [:
by keeping up old traditions. the special
formula OF a fortunately vanished pc
rod wnen a young girl left the convent
only 10 le married. she was then at ehce
supposed 70 ignore no single shade OF
etiquette, 10 do nothing AWKWARD, 10 De
armed from head to loot Tor the sIdhu
OF her presentation al court, -.
These may DO pueriie formulas' out
they Separated one, once Tor an, ifoii
the common people. they are stli
preserved behind those great walls that
immune the past. In addition. the nuns
who are the guardians or these trdultlons'
frequently belong TO aristocrauc iahni,
lies. This atmosphere OF hoStiiV TO all
progress, this silent protest against potb
the good and the evil or modern times
COMPOUNDED in the same tacit reproaeh'
are the converts worst features.
It would seem like a scene from
the middle ages II an American Protest
ant could see tho parlcr OF the coleDrat-
ed convent of the Vsitandines. where
little girls come TO talk on sundays 10
their relations behind Il double set or mar
row granungs. Not all converts arc
clustered there are some where no graf
ing separates parents and chlldren' put
there is always a nun Walking up anu
down. discreetly present at all interviews,
and an letters sent or received must pe
read by the Superior. save during inc
two months OF vacation, the separation
etween mother and daughter Is complete
and this is why in the present time'
when homo education seems to prevail
the converts are less In favor than lot
merlv-"About French Children. by In
Benton. IN the October Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02
rzy~F YOU SEE 1T IN OUR AID. IT'S so.

and 81 ~ imported SUITS, but pr.;ii "S'o
no. IN. yard. New Fail Goods a.
An extremely handsome f--inch fine
All-\NocI Novelty stun, hair dozen ce1'
combinations. with rich black ovefsios'
q beautiful weave, price 'Jc' inc '"~
New Fan Goods. .
Another very handsome weave, - lhshos
wide. strictly all wool. brown, black, bine
and green grounds. with black, hou,lo
oysrshot. nc. the yard. New Eau COCOA
Higa.Class Imported Genuine neoteh
Novelties, the tuited, knot'}, pouEe'eo
sorts. IN the graldest color coinDind,ivns
az the artists art. Exclusive iesifhs,
dress lengths only, 81 tho yard' Ne" ran
Goods.
A splendid lot Of Pretty Rob Roy flaias'
attractive c0lorir "a. II lie. tho yara'
New Fall Goods. -
beautiful Wool Mixed Serge flaias' t.on
color combinations, 25c. the yard. ne"
Fall Goods. u,..
3S.incn All-Wcol Tartan Plaid Novelties
SPLENDID cian combinations. bourette ei-
fects zoe. the yard. New Fall GOODS.
9S-inch Fine SIX and Wool Plaid Nov
elites. exquisite color compinations' WIN
black oyershot, very tfenohy anr 1'eiSe1.
~ swell n dressy, oOe. the yatu' N~"
40.lnch strictly Hlgh-Grade, S~npcrnne
Imp.rted SIX and Wool Plaid Novelties
the very handsomest c0iorlngs on hssuu.
fnl Armure woven grounds, tho 'eness
effects of foreign art. 15c. the yard NC"
Fail Goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02

a dOin' well, sir, thank ye-
= wells l ever been;
thort I'D call an see that press
y jist ben gittin' in.
I've took yer paper nifty year
An watched her grow an grow,
TIL now. 1 swum. it's nowhere near
Like what | lister know.
Twas jest a weaklin' then,
An ulster make Marlar
Ncar cuss because II was too small
r. start III kitchen fire.
But thl WIS Jest my wife's queer way
She never learned I read
An lishtin' fires WIS all tn good
In papers that she seed.
| want much better. I'll allow,
An fore ia git half through
a readin' One l swan [ man
Another'd be most due.
But 1 kep CROWN better learned
TIL sheet KEEP CROWN too.
An every year'd keep ahead
BY s%prinsin' somothin' new.
Ia catch up with tn old plain type.
Tn hank o. one mans style,
When some new chap'd come along
An shift things roun' a pile.
Tn paper changed its views O. things
At first 1 called it sl0sh.
An said ia quit. but pretty soon
| changed rOun' too, b'sOshi
It got T. printin' funny Jokes
An Pydia Linkum ads.
An writin' bout tn wimmin folks
An an their new born fads.
II sets "a pare that seems burned hard
Fer one like me 4 hold,
But Jest IN same / read it all
II am a-gettin' old.
l read about IN baseball games
An all tn cyclin' chalf.
An all about th' bloomer girls
With skirts cut plum In half.
Marian pastes IN fashion plates
In sorap-boOks-dO We read
Tn Sunday Sermons, did y say?
Oh yes. sir; yes, indeed.
An now. by gum. want { see
Tn things that does tn work
Tn type machines. an new fast press
That prints news In a jerk.
We'll. I am beatl The blame thing runs
4 kitln'. sure's I'm horn;
il beats IN new macHli' ! ~
At home for shellin' corn.
Tn thing amt led with little chunNs
o. paper ike I've seed
Most presses run. but say, gee whH.
It's lust one round o speed.
There's heaps o. things I'd like [ ask
About that blame machine,
But say, my heads a whirlin now
With all tn things, I've seen
I'll lest 70 home an rest a week
An quiet down. | guess,
An then I'll take another looA
|, At that new printin' press. -.
Arthur Chapman, in the Rockford hes'
ter-Gazctte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02
.frsrICf J0nN,s COURT.
number Of Cases of Minor importance
Disposed Of.

hlNfDf'' -
The following cases OF minor Importance
were .ricd in the Police Court yesterday
Oswald Dorsey (colorcd) was charged
with being a suspicious character and
with threatening 10 beat Alice COMBS.
but in accordance with the evidence
brought out duung the examination, Jus
tee John issued a bench warrant chafs-
INK him with "A misdemeanor, ana LOUISA
Howard as his accomplice. Both were
fined SO and costs each. and the money
was promptly furnished by Dorsey.
William RObey was charged wlih keep-
ing his saloon open on Sunday last. ihe
warrant charged Mrs. Catherine ONO Win
the offence. but RObcy stated thal ne
owned the place. 4 number OF witnesses
we're summoned. but only one stated that
he had received n glass OF beer anu pau
for II In the dinins-room OF the MUST
Robev was nned So and costs.
William Redd alias Washington w
ored, was sent on to the grand jury 40.
shooting Joe Hin in the heart. on AUGUST
18Th while being In a gambling ROOM.
lin, MAYO fcolOred) was sent on TO inc
-rand iurv FOR cutting Junius Taylor dur
Ing a fight. ~coa
Wiuiam Coleman lcoioreO was cnarsen
with being a suspicious CHARACTER n,
case was continued in order 10 secure
additional evidence. 80.
lee Dean (coloreD. charged win oea'-
ING Rosa Walker (colored). viii be eA""'-
ined on October "a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02
GRAND CLOSING SALE.
The Boston Begins To-Morrow to Sell
Goods ~ Half Price.

Goods ~ Half Price.
The Boston. 1903 east Main street,
which has long been recognized as OF"
OF the leading clothing houses In iAoa-
mond. will close It's doors this moFhmSs
that preparations may be made Tor a
grand cIosing-out sale. which will begin
bright and early t. morrow morning
Mr.. J. Jacobus. the proprietor. after .
trip TO New York, made up his mind 10
20 out OF tho retallclotllns business. and
will wind up his affairs IA rapidly as
pOssible. Isls determination OF MT.
Jacobus means a rich harvest Tor BAR
gain hunters, as will be seen by reference
20 his advertisement. which appears Va
another portion of to-days Times.
The counters OF The Boston are piled
high with goods OF the latest and most
fashionable make, and OF the best quality.
But make or quality VIII not stand III
the way; they must 20. regardless OF
value, and the public Will set tho benefit
of the great cut which will be made.
All day long yesterday Mr.. Jacobus, as
sisted by his force OF clerks, was busly
engaged in overhauling and marking
down the goods in various departments.
Everything will go. without reservation,
at fifty cents on the dollar. IL would
be an almost endless task TO snumerate
the different articles which can be Sc
cured during the sale for half what
they would cost under normal CONDITIONS
but il is a fact that whole suits can 10
secured at the Boston during the pro
gress OF this closing out sale.
Everybody will soon need a good over
coat. light or heavy weight. they can
be found IN profusion at The Boston.
and the price put upon them during TINS
sacrifice sale will put them In reach or
the most slender purse. The same Is true
concerning the clothing for boys. There
is a complete assortment for every age
and size piled Oh the counters or an"
Boston. and the opportunity TO secure
weu-made. fa%shionahly - cut garments
may not come again for a hong iime.
In the gents furnishing department.
the assortment is particularly fu;l and
completc. Wellmade underwear Tor the
winter months will be sold AT iieureS that
ara simply astounding. NecEweor, in all
the latest designs and colOfs Will Keep
pace in price with the rest of the stock
IL will be remorselessly slaughtered. Cen
tlemen's gloves, collars. cuffs. and hand
kerchiefs are there in profusIon. AM
are included in the general cut.
In the hat department wonderful bar
gains can be found. Mr.. Jacobus VIII
dispose OF headwcar OF the finest mate
rial. made on the most fashionable
blocks, for prices which must he seen 10
he believed.
There will be general regret I'm this
city that Mr.. Jacobus has decided To
close a store. which has come TO be
regarded as one OF the most reliable In
Richmond; and Il is hoped that he may
decide 10 engage in some other line or
business I'm this city. where the people
know him and respect his uprightness
| and integrity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-02

The sound-Money Advocates Are Incrcas-
ing In Number.

Ing In Number
BALLSVILLE, VA, Sept. S0.-Speciai'
In the terrific wlndstorm which passed
over this section last night trees we're
blown down. houses unroofcd. and de
struction done generally. Mi. Nat
Darlington. at Bienhelm. had a barn OF
tobacco blown down and burned; so ala
Mr.. f.. NJ. Walton. on the next farm.
Tber. was also another lower Town, as
the fire could be plainly seen. Inc tel
ecraph line Is down and We are cut on
- far as that is concerned, from the
balance OF the world.
Two months ago there was haro'y "A
cold man i'm the county outside the Re
publfcan party. hui now you can ma a
good many. aud they are increasing. It's
a npv they have never been able 10 near
sonnd money discussed. This county VIII
surely go Republican.
Mr.. John n. Hobson. one OF our oiaest
and most esteemed citizens. Is lying cru;
,callv III at his residence win small
chance OF recovery.
Mr.. r. +. Wilson, son OF our towns
nan A ". Wilson. Esq. left this morn
Inc Tor Richmond 10 enter the University
College OF Medicine. which opens IhurS-
day. will
omen next Monday FOR the fall term