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

| Point Pleasant was destined to be-
come a more prosperous and impor-
tant city than it has yet become.
We cannot believe it has yet reach
ed it's climax of growth, notwith-
standing it has seemed to be al
most at standstill for some time,
in common withmany other towns.
We have many advantages not poss-
essed by other cities of this size,
and it is cur own fault if we don
make the most of them. The finest
resources in the world avail but lit
tie if not systematically and ener-
getically developed. That develop
ment has languished of late in
Point Pleasant is well known.
With no desire to find fault, OF to
review the past, we do desire to
arouse the citizens of this town to
realization of their present OPP
portunity. The revival of manu-
featuring interests is general
throughout the country, and CAPT
tai is again seeking investment in
that direction There is no reason
why goodly share of it should not
come our way. III VIC seek it out
and invite it here it will come.
This is how other industrial CEN
tors have been built up-by per-
sonal, persistent effort on the part
of their citizens. The inducements
offered were such that monufactur-
ers found it for their interest to To-
cate in those towns and assist in
their development. Capital not
need to go begging, nor will it do
so. We have waited long enough
for capitalists to come to us, and
can afford to do so no longer. We
must seek them out, present the
advantages of this place III an at
tractive yet truthful manner and
offer inducements for them to cast
their lot with us. 1t is not neces-
sary. to offer any bonus other than
low valuation of the land requir-
ed, with perhaps some tax conces-
sions for year or two, until the
new enterprises get on their feet
Our citizens can we'll afford to as
sist new industries by taking stock
in them, and otherwise encourag-
ing them in practical and useful
ways. Will our citizens help them-
selves and the town, by starting or
getting industries to start here?
An annual pass is the prize Of
fered by the Pennsylvania Rail
road to the farmer on its route who
is most successful in beautifying
his grounds adjoining the line.
This is an excellent idea and will
put money in the pocket of tho
enterprising farmer, whether he
takes the prize or not. Exchange.
This strikes us that it would be
a good plan for our X. & M. and
Ohio River Railroads to adopt. 1t
would not cost the railroads much,
and would stimulate our farmers
to make their farms blossom as Il
rose.
An effort is now being m.,Ic to
raise stock company to purchase
a steamboat to be put in the Kama
wha river from Winfield to Point
Pleasant. The business men arc
being called upon to take stock or
give bonus, for this purpose. No
doubt the project will succeed, and
if the boat is put init will give a
new impetus to business in this
town.
The Republican Convention, re-
comfy held at Parkersburg, elected
our fellow-townsman, Hon. Geo.
Poffenbarger, as an alternate from
the Fourth District to the Repub-
lican National Convention. This
is quite nice compliment to our
neighbor.
l Cor. 14-34-35:
For it is shame for women to
speak in church"
"Let your women keep silence
in the churches"
''And if they will learn anything
let them ask their husbands at
home"
A test we'll for oil is said to be
about to be drilled on the farm of
Mr.. james Rayburn, ON. J.) near
Sassafrass Postoffice, on the north
fork of Old Town creek. We hope
it will prove to be lucrative ven
ture for all concerned.
The cofferdam at Lock IL was