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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

The man who writes the political
articles for the Gazette, commenced
the fight with our correspondents,
and if he has gotten the worst of it,
he has no one to blame but him
self. He will learn that to be a
real good "bull-dozer" and "brow-
beater," that it takes muscle as we'll
as inteUect. to carry out his de
sipns and desires.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

We are thankful to our down
town neighbor for the free adver-
tising it is giving the sprightly
Daily Register. The Daily seems
to be fayorite with our neighbor,
as it is with everybody else.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

The latest tribute to the powers
of the bicycle comes from a chiro-
podist. He says that bicycle rid
ing produces the high instep desir-
ed by beauty-seekers. 1t has the
same effect upon the feet as hold
ing them in the stirrup, and horse
back riding has long been held
accountable for the Southern
woman's pretty aristocratio feet.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

ing sent up from this county for
stealing.
Stepped on n Nail.
Mr.. John Ct. Stortz stepped on
nail Tuesday, which penetrated
his right foot. He did not con-
slider the wound would amount to
much, and paid but little attention
to it, beyond applying sim
pie remedies. Yesterday even
ing, however, his foot began to
swell and became very painful.
and he is now laid up at his home.
The indications are that the Re
publicans will have II very lively
time in their State Convention at
Parkersburg, over the currency
question. There will be lots of
able Republicans at that Conven-
ton who will oppose the adoption
of the gold standard platform. BE
ready for your own fight, gentle
men, and never mind the Demo-
Gratis, who will settle their own
financial difficulties,
Mr.. Ed. Arlington, who was
shot, mention of which we made
yesterday, does not reside at Hem
derson, but near Gallipolis Ferry.
News from him this morning re-
ports him in a very critical condi-
ton, and that the ball has not yet
been located. No arrests have
been made of the party doing the
shooting.
The man who writes the political
articles for the Gazette, commenced
the fight with our correspondents,
and if he has gotten the worst of it,
he has no one to blame but him
self. He will learn that to be a
real good "bull-dozer" and "brow-
beater," that it takes muscle as we'll
as intellect, to carry out his de
signs and desires.
Missouri sends n solid delega-
ton of free silver Democrats tothe
National Convention to be held at
Chicago. Free silver is not dead
as the gold bugs would have the
people believe. The Democratic
National Convention will declare
for double-standard, without
equivocation.
Mckinley, when member of
Congress, few years ago, voted
for free silver, 16 to 1, and voted to
pass the bill over the veto of Presi-
dent Hayes, but Wall Street has
him now, and he straddles, which
means that he is a Gold Bug.
Mr.. Editor:-" -"Judge not lest
ye be judged" There comes a
time in every mans life, when cir
cumstances demand it, that he can
say, 81 count myself happy, King
Agrippa, that can speak for
myself this day"
j. b. AIENAGER.
President j. A. Dunn, of the
County Court, is in the city. BY
the way, they are talking of Mr..
Dunn, as Democratic candidate
for Sheriff. He is a popular gen
tleman, and would make an ex-
cellent Sheriff.
The Mountain State Brick yard
Co. is getting things in shape to
commence making brick in the
next few weeks. Our town peo-
pie will have no need of sending
away from town for brick this sea-
son.
When tempted to say unkind
words keep your lips closed.
There are more regrets about
harshly spoken words than per
haps concerning any other one
ching ON earth.
The Ohio River Railroad will this
season make many important inn
provements along its line, and it is
said that the wooden bridges in
many places will be substituted by
iron structures.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

When the editor of the Gazette
states that the free silver idea is
dead in the West, he states what
is not true, in an attempt to deceive
the people. We want him to give
the public the proof he has for
such wild and reckless statement.
Will he do it?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22
Special Correspondence, 10th.
Nj WIN. Gn1rison. who has been

Special Correspondence, 10th.
Mr.. VIM. Garrison, who has been
very sick, is slowly convalescing.
Mr.. Dan Harman is rejoicing
over the arrival of a little daughter
at his home.
Messrs. Dave Miller and Steve
Mackley were in Gallipolis yester-
day. The boys rode down on their
"wheels."
The Annie l. was inspected to-
day and condemned. She will be
placed on the docks Immediately.
There will be prayer meeting at
the home of Mrs. Mackley on next
Tuesday evening. The LILY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22
j. b. MEEAGER.

President j. A. Dunn, of the
County Court, is in the city. BY
the way, they are talking of Mr..
Dunn, as a Democratic candidate
for Sheriff. He is popular gen
tleman, and would make an ex-
cellent Sheriff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

The Gazette would not dare to
use the language toward "Silver
Republican," it did yesterday in
trying to fasten the articles on Mr.
Menaper.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

Erom Thursdays Daily.
Ex-SherifT c. Shrewsbury, of Mason,
was visitor to our town yesterday.
Mr.. Tom Pofrenbarger, of Beech
Hill, was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Ambrose Leach, of Red House,
was visiting. friends in this place yes.
terday.
Col. w. j. Robinson, General Pass
enger Agent, of'the Ohio River Rail
road, is quite sickat his homein Park
ersburg.
Mrs. Jennie Knopp, who has been
here for some time on n visit to her
sister, Mrs. IL. q. Nease, and other
relatives in the county, returned to
her home at Kansas City, yesterday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22
From Friday's Daily.

From Fridays Daily
Hon. Jas. II. Couch, of Charleston,
was here yesterday on legal business.
Miss Mamie Fuller, of st. Louis, is
here on n visit to her grandfather,
Mr.. Henry Wells.
Miss Margaret Neale left yesterday
on weeks visit to Miss Susie Wag-
gener, in Pleasant Flats.
Mr.. Jas. Windon and mother, of
Pleasant Flats, were in town yester-
day.
Miss Alice Neale, who has been visi-
ting Mrs. Lon II. Pilchard, at SYRIA
cusc, o., is expected home today.
Mrs. John Carriens, of Mason City,
and Mrs. Hester Adams, of Charles
ton, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. l.. Moriarty.
Mrs. Bessie Cabell, who has been
here on visit to her parents, returns
to her home at Charleston, this after
noon
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

Mr.. Ed. Arlington, who was
shot, mention of which we made
yesterday, does not reside at Hen
derson, but near Gallipolis Ferry.
News from him this morning re-
ports him in very critical condi-
ton, and that the ball has not yet
been located. No arrests have
been made of the party doing the
shooting.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

House cleaning time is here.
OBJ, my.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22
Stenneh ON n Mil.

Mr.. John G. Stortz stepped on
a nail Tuesday, which penetrated
his right foot. He did not con
slider the wound would amount to
much, and paid but little attention
to it, beyond applying sim
pie remedies. Yesterday even
ing, however, his foot began TO
swell and became very painful,
and he is now laid up at his home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-22

The Mountain State yard
Co. is getting things in shape to
commence making brick in the
next few weeks. Our town peo-
pie will have no need of sending
away from town for brick this sea-
con
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
TIRED or SOLDERING.
Case of a Young Lieutenant Whose Mill
tary Duties Seem to Mar His
Domestic HuDDIneSS 4

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 29.-Sec-
ond- Lieutenant Clarence E. Lang, Sec
ond Artillery, the young army officer
whose case has been much commented
upon, has been granted an extension OF
his sick leave for one month.
Lieutenant Lsng's application for re-
tirement is still in abeyance, but on the
expiration of the extended leave he will
be subjected to another examination to
determine his mental and physical condi-
ton. His wife was at the War Depart
ment recently in company with Repre-
sentative Burton of Ohio, who appointed
Lang to the military academy, and she is
apparently as anxious as her husband to
have his application for retirement acted
on favorably.
Lieutenant Lang was married on the
day of his graduation to the daughter OF a
commissary sergeant at West Point. Later
Lieutenant Lang and his bride came into
public view through mysterious happen
ings about their residence aud allegations
that the young couple were snubDed by
society. Lieutenant Lang's application
for retirement on account of illness was
not granted, but he was given a sick leave.
The medical report of the examination
shows that he is suffering from some ner-
vous complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
CONSOLIDATED AUCTION ROOMS.
An Elaborate Plan for Disposhg of Cali
fornid Deciduous Fruits in the
Ensf

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 29.-The
plan to have all California deciduous fruits
received in this city sold in consolidated
auction-rooms was adopted by the parties
in interest at private meeting held in the
offices OF Sgobel & Day yesterday after
noon. There were present Major FL,
Weinstock, ex- Mayor of Sacramento,
president Of the California Fruit-growers
and Shippers Association, by which the
plan was proposed; E. 7. Earl of the Earl
Fruit Company n. r. Salisbury, manager
of the Porter Bros. Fruit Company; Ed
ward Ruhlman of Ruhlman & Co., and r.
S. W. Day. Under the plan the associa-
ton expects to secure suitable accommo-
dations in the building bounded by West,
Reade, Washington and Duane streets,
which it is proposed shall be known as
''The California Fruit Building"
All the sales will be held in the new
auction-room at specified times to be
agreed upon by the receivers. Brown ds
Secomb and the E. L. Goodsell Company
will continue to be the auctioneers, and
will hold alternate sales in accordance
with the preferences of the receivers.
There will be 81 of each carload of fruit
withheld for payment OF rent and certain
incidental expenses. The agreement
covers only the present season and is
generally regarded as only an experiment
tai one. The association has similar rooms
in Chicago and Philadelphia. and intends
to establish others in all the leading cities.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30

Committee on Ways and Means, responded
to the statement of Dockery, and analyzed
the figures he had given.
He asserted that the appropriations at
this session of Congress for current ex-
penditures would not exceed $3.50, 600 900
and the amount that must be paid by
taxation would not exceeo $3.50 900 600, the
expenses of the Postoffice Department
being met by the postal receipts. While
it was true that more revenue was in
urgent need Dingley contended that Con-
gress was doing as we'll as it could in the
matter of appropriations in view of the
needs OF the Government and of the
country.
MeCormick's bill met objection and was
not considered.
The report of Elections Committee No.
8 in the contest of Giles Otis Pearce Tin
dependent Labor VS.. John c. Bell (Popu-
list and Democrat), from the Second
District of Colorado, confirming Bells
right to the seat, was agreed to.
The remainder of the day was spent in
committee of the whole in discussing the
bankruptcy bill, that bill being supported
by Connolly (R.) of Illinois and an
tsgonized by Messrs. w. A. Stone (R.) of
Pennsylvania, Newlands (Silver) of
Nevada and Broderick r. of Kansas.
Newlands made a 16 to silver speech,
asserting that that alone would afford SUBJ
stantial relief.
At sos the House adjourned until to-
morrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
Over Thirty Persons Injured by
the Twister, Some of Whom
Will Die.
A LITTLE TOWN ANNIHILATED.
Nothing Left to Show That It Ever
Existed-Great Damage to Crops
and Livestock.

ST. PAUL, MINI, April 29.-To-night's
reports indicate that regular deluge of
rain has been falling in the Dakotas and
Western Minnesota to-day. Miles of land
along the Upper Mississippi and Red
River are under water. and it will be ten
days before any seeding can be done.
Along the Red River not more than per
cent of the crop has been put in.
The cyclone, meager reports of which
came in last night, struck between Fargo
and Spencer, S. D., and was said to be
heading for the latter place, but fortu-
nately passed several miles north, head
ing in a northeasterly direction, and for
eighteen miles laid waste to everything in
its path.
The country being level as floor the
monster could be seen coming for miles,
which accounts for the few fatalities. In
its track, which was mile wide, the de-
struction was complete. Not a vestige
of any living thing was left. Farmhouse
after farmhouse was completely wiped out.
Sixteen miles northeast of Mitchell the
little town of Epiphany was located. but
nothing remains to show that it ever ex-
listed. Here fifteen people were seriously
injured, several fatally. The latest vic
Tins, who may recover, are William Kee-
ger, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs, Gilser.
Ne estimate of damage to crops and live
stock and property is given, butit is known
to be large.
The storm was headed for Madison. but
on its arrival there had spent Its fury and
the damage was light. Physicians from
Spencer MontroSe and other adjacent
towns were summoned and relief parties
sent out The wounded were given the
best of care. The number of victims in
jured is rapidly growing, and will probably
reach over thirty.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
STRANGE SUDDEN DEATHS
Three Neighbors in New Jer-
sey Village Die in a Myste-
riouS Manner.
1t Is Believed They Were Poisoned
by Drinking Water From an
Old We'll.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April %
Thee mysterious deaths which occurred
Sunday night have stirred the residents of
the little village of Port Republic to a
high pitch of excitement. If the theory
of villagers be correct the autopsies which
County Physician Souder is to hold to-day
will reveal the fact that the dead persons
two women and one man-came to their
death by poisoning, presumably by drink
ing the water from {. well in the vicinity
of their homes.
The first death, that of Mrs. Jane Hover,
occurred about 6 o'clock Sunday night.
She was engaged in the kitchen and was
suddenly attacked with commissions. She
fell to the floor, and before her daughter
could reach her side she was dead.
At about the same time Mrs. Elizabeth
Core, Mrs. Hover's next-door neigh Dor,
started to walk to the latter's house. She
had gone but a few feet from her door
when she was also stricken with convul-
sions and fell to the ground and died al
most instantly.
Less than an hour later David Cole,
wealthy young farmer who lived a short
distance away, was attacked in an exactly
similar manner, and dropped dead in the
presence of his wife, whom he married
only q few months ago.
All of the stricken people were ap-
parently in the best of health prior to the
sudden attack, and this caused the theory
of poisoning. In the vicinity of the DESC
lated homes there is an old well, and it is
believed that the water IN this has become
poisoned in some unknown way and that
the stricken persons drank of it. Samples
of the water will be submitted to chemi-
oo1
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30

Grant at his home yesterday and showed
him the published letter. He read it, and
after pause remarked, "Well, don't see
anything in that"
do you know whether General Grant
ever received this letter?''
81 was with him during the siege Of
Vicksburg,' Colonel Grant. replied, land
in the same tent. do not believe the let
ter was ever written. ] know my father
never received it. If that letter was writ
ten by General Rawlins to my father how
Is it that man in Galena now has pos
session of it. and how is it that now, after
period OF thirty-three years, its existence
is first made known TO the public? 1t IS
true that my father drank during his ser
vice as commander, and that frequently
gifts of wine were sent to him by friends.
But Is it likely that he would have made a
pledge to subordinate officer, member
Of his staff, not to drink?''
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
THE MARQUETTE STATUE,
It Is Officially Presented To and
Accepted By the
Senate.
Glowing Tributes to the Memory of
the Worthy Priest Are Paid by
Eloquent Senator's.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 29.-The
statue of Father Marquette, placed by the
State of Wisconsin in the National Hall of
Statuary in the Capitol, was to-day Off
cially presented to and accepted by the
Senate. Eulogies of the good priest were
pronounced by the two Wisconsin Sena-
tors, Wilson and Villas, by Kyle of South
Dakota and by Palmer of Illinois.
Mitchell spoke of the Jesuits in North
America as ''transcendent heroes of the
advancing army of civilization" and de-
scrlbed Father Marquette as the one great
historic character OF Wisconsin, whose
name would shine the brighter as time
goes on.
Villas spoke of him as the gentle, high
souled. fearless priest and preacher; the
discoverer of the Mississippi; a nobleman
with soul lifted up TO God; gentle enthu-
siast; man to do without boastlpg the
deeds that heroes do, and said it was of
such as he that Congress spoke when it
marked for this special honor Ia place in
Statuary Hal) persons illustrious of
historic renown.
Kyle praised the sanity character and
unselhshness of Father Marquette and
said that he had given his life for those he
loved: and Mr.. Palmer spoke of him as
the representative of courage, resolution
and devotion to the elevation of humanity.
There was no expression of opposition to
the acceptance Of the statue
After this matter was disposed of the
naval appropriation bill was taken up and
the remainder of the session was given up
to political speeches.
Teller (R.) of Colorado announced in
unmlstakabie terms his resolution to
break away from the Republican party if
the action in the St. Louis convention did
not suit his views and sentiments on The
silver question, while Sherman (Rl of
Ohio declared his readiness to conform his
action on that question to the decision of
the American people at the polls next
November.
Without action on the naval bill the
Senate at P. NJ. adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
THROWN into PIT RIVER
Deputy Fish Commissioner Bass
Has a Narrow Escape
From Drowning.
The Ferry-Boat Capsized by the Rag
ing Torrent-Span of Horses
and Wagon Lost.

REDDING, CAL, April 29-Seymour
Bass, Deputy United States Fish Commits
sioner at Baird, pretty little spot on the
McCloud River, came near being drowned
in Pit River Tuesday evening. Mr.. Bass
had been in Redding attending the Odd
Fellows celebration, and left this city on
Tuesday for his home. He drove a span
of horses attached 10 light spring wagon.
With him we're his two sons and James
Cessna of this city, who was on his way
to Copper City to attend to some mining
business.
1t was about o'clock when the four
reached the Pit River ferry. 1t was storm
ing somewhat at the time, and the heavy
rains of the several days previous had
converted the Pit River into raging tor
rent. The water was running like mill
race when Bass and his companions
boarded the ferry-boat When the middle
of the stream had been reached one of the
cables attached to the ferry broke on ac-
count of the severe strain from the force
of the water and the large boat slowly
turned over.
One of Bass boys retained his presence
of mind, and as the boat turned he walked
over it and stood safe and rode on the bot
tom when she had rolled over. Cessna
and the other boy slipped into the water,
but soon caught hold and pulled them
selves into the capsized boat. Bass vas
less fortunate. He was carried some dis
tance awav and into an eddy The circling
water took him like leaf and with few
whirls he sank. Twice he sank beneath
the surface of the water and arose. As he
arose 20 the surface the second time the
capsized boat, which had gone nearly to
the opposite shore, dritted back, and his
companions rescued him just as he was
going down for the third and, perhaps,
last time.
After his rescue Bass remained in an
unconscious condition for about two hours
and his companions thought he would not
recover. But by hard work, however, he
was brought back to consciousness and at
length the shore was reached. The
horses and wagon were carried down the
stream for about 200 yards, when the ami
mails got loose from the vehicle. The
horses were carried on down the stream
at rapid rate and when last seen were
some three miles below the ferry. They
no doubt were drowned. 1t was a thrilling
experience, and one from which it may
take some time for Mr.. Bass to recover.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
DROWNED IN THE SAosAMENro.
Boat Upset and 7too Prospectors Swept
DotUyt the River.


REDDING, CAL, April 29.-The Sacra-
mento River claimed two victims yester-
day. James Davis and John Heinatz,
miners, were drowned in the Sacramento
River at Slatonis station, point on the
railroad four miles above Delta and forty
five miles from Redding.
The men had been prospecting in the
hills on the east side of the river and had
been across after supplies.
They attempted TO recross in small row.
boat. The river was running swiftly and
the two encountered strong current
when about three-quarters of the way
across, and the boat capsized. The un-
fortunate men attempted to right the boat,
but the current was so swift it washed
them away, and their bodies f1oated down
the stream. Up to the present writing
their bodies have not been found, though
search was made.
Davis was an aged man, about 7S or 70
years old, and Heinatz was q years of age.
native of Texas. Neither have relatives
in this country, and they have no effecte
other than lot of prospecting implements
Coroner Earnest was notified yesterday,
and an attempt will be made to recover
the bodies if possible.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
REyENUEs AND ExPENsEs
subject That Is Causing Much Dis.
cstssSon IA the House

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 29.-Tbe
House was plunged almost immediatelv
after it bled for to-day's session into
mild and diminutive, in respect of
length, repetition of the debate in the Sem
ate yesterday regarding the revenues and
expenditures OF the Government.
Mccormick (R.) OF New York asked con-
sideratlon of bill for lighthouse on
Orient Point Long Island, which led
Doekery (D.) of Missouri to warn the
House against appropriating money for
an improvement that was not absolutely
indispensable.
The direct appropriations at this term
of Congress, he figured up, would be S512.-
100000, and of contracts authorized to be
entered into, $93, ,541, 0Oo making the grand
total for which this Congress would be re-
sponsible at this term of Congress over
S605, 600. 900. he said current revenue was
not equal to current expenditures. and
had not been at any time during the term
OF this administration, and he pleaded in
no spirit OF partisanship for careful
scrutiny of appropriation bills for the pro
lection of the treasury.
Dingley (R.) of Maine, chairman of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
Il DOUBTFUL Do0UMENr.
Colonel Fred Grant Says His Father
Nerer TOOK the Pledge.

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 29.-The
Herald this morning says: n letter read
by H. D. EStabrook of Chicago at BAN
quet given in Galena, ILL.,, last Monday.
which Mr.. Estabrook said was written by
General John A. Rawlins to General Grant
during the siege of Vicksburg, was pub
hshed in yesterdays Herald The letter
warned General Grant to restrain his
drinking habits. 1t referred to a pledge
made by General Grant and stated:
Your only salvation depends upon your
strict adherence to that pledge"
a Herald reporter saw Colonel Fred