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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
TEE LAKE oF MAREoTIs.
One of the Natural Mysteries Of
EgYpt-lts Scenic Beauty.

One of the Naturai Mysteries OF
Egypt-lts Scenic Beauty.
During the reign Of Said Pasha .
causeway was built across the Lake
Of Mareetis, with the result. says
the London Telegraphs that the
western portion of the lake became
highly impregnated with salt, while
the eastern part remained as form
erly. only slightly braclkish-
Scientists are not satisfied as to the
cause of the immense quantity OF
salt contained in the lake, and some
have conjectured an underground
passage from the sea However,
there is no visible channel by which.
the sea water might enter, and as
one can ride all around it, it is, to
all intents and purposes, a lake
Its length is about nine miles and
its breadth four, and it furnishes
the entire salt supply for Egypt A
miniature railway runs from the
workshops to the lake, where the
salt is cut and the trucks filed by
gangs of Bedouins, who, during the
season, are at work day and night.
At the workshops the salt is ground
and packed and from there distrib-
uted all over the country.
To the unscien tific mind the main
charm of the lake is its beauty. AS
one stands on the thick crust of salt
near the shore, which stretches as
far as the eye can see, one feels ex-
actly as If standing on field OF ice,
and in addition to the dazzling
Wilderness of the salt, its beauty is
enhanced by pink tinge which at
edges of the lake deepens to a
mauve. The cause of this color is
also matter of conjecture, and has
been attributed to minute organ
isms contained in the salt. What
evet its origin, 1t fades as the salt
becomes dry, but while damp the
effect of the imprisoned color Is in
describably lovely
To get an entirely different phase
of the sight one must ride over the
causeway. Here one has the ice
field on the right and on the left the
rippling blue Mareotis. About half
way across, where the luke is deep
er and the salt crust has not
formed, the scenery changes. The
water has the still and heavy look
OF 'sGa6 OcetQ SSttf Oub dA44AAC -S14s-
latter, which looks like molten brass,
this milky lake with the clouds and
the blue sky reflected in it might be
lfkened to vast opal, and the set
ting sun. throwing a fiery ball into
It's depths, completes the similitude.
To eyes accustomed to the soft
and varying tints of green In an
English landscape, the setting
might seem unworthy of this gem,
for the surrounding hills boast no
verdure. But after short residence
in this desert one learns to admire
the hills, in which all the sepia
tones are blended, and when lighted
up by the setting sun the coloring
calls to mind the western windows
of Magdalen chapel.
This enchanting scene, however is
evanescent. AS the salt is formed
by evaporation, it is only during
the hot summer months that this
can take place, and with the frst
autumn rain the picture fades away
and the sparkling ice field resolves
itself into q placid lake of blue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
was Poisoned.

Huntington now has on her
hands a sensational murder case.
The stomach of J. A. McCleary,
the Mason county merchant who
was found dead in Huntington,
July Sd, was sent for analysis to a
Cincinnati chemist who discovered
two distinct poisons in the stomach
sufficient to produce death. On
the strength of this report and
other evidence, Ed Lusher and
Dick Wright have been arrested
charged with the murder. Within
the past month two other men have
been found dead in Huntington un-
der circumstances indicating foul
play, and it is not improbable that
the investigation of the McCleary
case may lead to the discovery of a
regular gang of murderers in that
city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
Trv A.IIe.ns Foot Ease.

IA powder to be shaken into the shoes.
this season your feet feel swollen and
hot and get tired easily. Ir you have
srnarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters and
ealIous spots. Relieves corns and bum
ions of All pain and gives rest and COM
fort. Try it to-day. Sold by all drug
eisfs and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
stead, LIE Roy, N.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
Hand Cut.

Ernest, a l3-year-old son Of j.
w. Gardner, living near Maggie,
Mason county, while attending a
small saw Tuesday morning. stick
slipped and pushed his right hand
onto the saw, cutting and decorating
it badly. His father brought him
to town Immediately and had DIR.
w. p. Neale dress the wound.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
Something to KNOW

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach. gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off the impurities OF the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold or SOC or $1.00 per bottle at Hoof's
drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

If Judges follow in the foot
steps Of Judge Mason, Of the Fair
mont circuit. in enjoining free
speech and public gatherings, il
viii not be long until the newspa-
pers viii be enjoined from publish
ing anything about which the
miners strike, except that is favor
able to operators.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04


We say much in our press OF
militarism being heavy burden to
Germany. We mean usually that
the cost Of maintaining half mil
lion men in times Of peace is some
thing Of burden to a sandy coun-
try with a poor population. True
enough; but that cost is cheerily
paid even IN Germany, for It repre-
senfs to the unthinlzing the insur-
ance Of their national indepen-
dence. The real burden of the.
military system IN Germany falls
indirectly much more heayily than
1t does in the budget. The burden
lies in the fact that soldiers are
selected for nearly every Office.
from railway porters to prime min
listers. Now military discipline is
good thing up to a certain point.
But there is point in soldier
training where the recruit ceases
to be a citizen. and thinks only as
a government atom. This is pc
culiarly the case in Germany The
government first converts its citi-
zens into military machines. and
then places these automata in po-
sitions of political resp nsibihty
where the largest amount of COM
mon sense and practical experience
are required
Now the soldier is not a man
trained to economy or to inven-
tiyeness. His business as asoldier
is to spend government money
freely. and to destroy by bullet and
sabre whatever opposes him. He
rides down growing crops, wastes
whatever he touches, never argues
commands. or else obeys. That
is the ideal soldier the Phil Sher-
idan, the Marlborough. With these
qualities go frequently honesty,
administrative capacity, courage,
but rarely the gift of persuasion.
other than by am ultimatum.
Harper's Weekly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

There is no material change in
the miners strike situation, in the
Great Kanawha Valley. The ma
jority of the miners were at work
up to yesterday, but it is believed
the most of them will come out
during the week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

A dozen Trusts receiveda bonus
of 1861 100000 from the Republi-
can party through the tariff bill;
but so for the laborers of the coun-
try have only received proyocation
to strike This is Repub licanisrn
boiled down.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
The Grandesf Remedy.

Mr.. r. b. Greeve, merchant Of Chill
howie, Va. certifies that he had con-
sumption, and was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that mon
ey could procure, tried all cough RENE
dies he could hear OF, but got no relief;
spent many nights sitting up in chair;
was induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and was cured by the use of
two bottles. For past three years has
ibeen attending to business, and says
DIR. Kings New Discovery is the grand
est remedy ever made, as it has done so
much for him and also for others in his
community. DIR. Kings New Dis. overy
is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and
Consumption. 1t don't fail. Trial bot
les tree at Hooff's drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

One of the most difficult tasks of
the protectionist is to convince his
wife that having to pay higher
prices for nearly everything she
buys is a good thing for him and
for her.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

A new method of stopping hic-
cough is said to have been acci-
dentally discovered in a French
Hospital. 1t consists in thrusting
the tongue out of the mouth and
holding it thus for some time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Capt. Stone is tired of being
blown from the cabin of his wharf
boat, in every storm, and has con-
cluded to build his living rooms on
the lower deck, and tear away ali
the upper cabin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

More than twenty car loads of
live stock. principally cattle, were
shipped north over the Ohio River
road Saturday afternoon for the
Pittsburg market.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The steamer Oneida is advertised
for sale at u. S. Marshal's sale at
Parkersburg, and Charleston par
ties are talking of buying her and
running her in the NJ ,.ltield and
Charleston trade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The man who never makes any
enemies might as well be dead for
all the good he does in the world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Nearly all the counties in this
State, where the Republicans have
full control and sweep, the county
courts seem to have gone wrong,
and are piIing the taxes upon the
people without feeling or mercy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

During the eleven months of the
present fiscal year the immigra-
ton to this country was 100000
less than in the corresponding
period last year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Col H. D. SpiIman harvested
this season twenty seven acres of
wheat, which when threshed aver
aged 355 bushels to the acre. He
claims that his was the biggest
yield per acre of any field of wheat
IN. the Flats.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Women are losing their marrow
feet through riding the wheel.
Pedaling causes enlargement of the
various muscles of the feet.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Many of the most lovable hero
ines of history have been repre-
sented with fair hair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The town pumps are getting in
pretty bad shape, and soon people
win be unable to procure water
from them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Some men are going to get in
trouble, because they have talked
too much recently.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

ssMystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
radically cured in ] to 8 days.
It's action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. Itremoves at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears The first dose greatly benz
efits; rs cents. Sold by a. g. Van Gill
der, Druggist, Point Pleasant.
march lily.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Over 900 people from Parkers-
burg went last Sunday to Cincin-
natl, on a B. & o. S. w. excursion
train.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Free speech is denied to men, by
injunction, in many parts of this
State. Corporate influence is a
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Good roads aIe what we need.
IT would be a great help to Point
Pleasant
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The tariff bill is now law, and
already prices are being advanced
ON the necessaries of life, and on
clothing, shoes, &c. The people
will soon find out the difference
between a tariff for revenue and a
tariff for "protection.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

its estimated that there viii be
about 10000 people at Dawson
City, Alaska, by September LIST.
AS there viii be food for about
$500 during the winter, somebody
can make stake by cornering
snow balls and selling them to
those other $500 people before
next spring.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Wheeling is arranging for a
Merchants Day, when all out-of-
town customers of her wholesale
and retail houses will besinYited to
visit the city as the guests of her
business men. A big banquet viii
be a feature of the program for
their entertainment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
Heroines at Home.

It is not necessary to read either
novels or ancient history to find
heroines. Nearly every man has
them in his own household, though
sometimes he is too. blinded by his
own egotism and selishness to
recognize them. 1t is compare
lively rarely that they figure in
newspaper reports, but they are
constantly pulling some man CT
other out of deep water or saving
some relative or friend from the
consequences of his own sin or
folly. Every now and then they
show, too, that when it comes to a
pinch the hand that rocks the
cradle can also perform deeds that
require the highest degree of cour-
age and heroism and that the heart
that quails in the presence of a
mouse can stand firm and undaunt-
ed before hostile world.
a Clergyman was being shaved
by a barber who had evidently be-
come unnerved by the previous
nights dissipation. Finally he cut
the clergyman's chin. The latter
looked up at the artist reproach-
fully and said: You see, my man,
what comes of hard drinking. .
yes, sir, replied the barber, CON
solingly, ut makes the skin ten
der
Marriage license issued by the
County Clerk Thursday, July 18th:
James Waught and Annie May
Talafero.
Our Japanese friends are pro
testing entirely too much about
our annexation of Hawaii. They
would better put in their time do
ing something more promising of
RESULTS
Fairmont has decided, as an ex-
pertinent, to let the state law gov
ern bicycle riding in that town for
sixty days.
One good thing about the gold
fever is that it viii kill off lot of
good-for-nothings and settle new
country.
The coal miners STRIKE remains
about the same.
The next Congress win be con-
4 ~ fI,a ION es.,.ofe
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The gold question is likely to be
settled now. The gold party has
gone to KIondike to hunt for the
aAdother Vein. And when found
it will very soon make gold the
cheap money and silver the dear
money.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

A colored woman by the name
of Emma Wakefield recently passed
successfully an examination held
by the Louisiana Board of Medical
Examiners, and is licensed to prac-
tice medicine in that State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The better one is the more good
ness one sees in other people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn Elegant lunch
in Milk. OF can, 10c-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

It may be said that yesterday
suggests; tomorrow promises, but
today accomplishes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The railroads all seem to be do
ing a good business hauling coal
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Don't worry about Klondyke,
farmers. Many a farmer now has
a better gold mine in his wheat
field than those ten thousand miles
avax
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
The Proper inning to Do.

1t has been suggested to the
Register, that it would be the
proper thing, if the town council
would by resolution appoint a COM
mittee, composed of three ladies'.
and put them in charge of the old
cemetery, with power to make
such needed improvements tothe
grounds, by and with the advice of
the town council, as they might
deem best, and that this committee
should have direct charge of the
Sexton, and all work should be
done under their supervision.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Some sneak thief entered the
residence of Editor Pritchard, of
the Cricket. at Huntington, Mon
day night. and stole his only coat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The prospects that the horrors
threatened by the great coal strike
may be ayerted by arbitration.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

ii is stated that the Western
Union Telegraph Company uses
over hundred million envelopes
every year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The next Congress win be con
trolIed by the Democrats.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

In private watch your thoughts.
in the family your temper, and in
company your tongue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Nothing makes a woman madden
than to have her husband hurry
her when she is late.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
BuckEen,s A4.3sfcCs SaEl

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by G.. w. M. Hooff.
Jan1-96-1y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Now look out for fake financial
companies wanting to develope the
Klondike gold fields.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

An annual eclipse of the sun oc-
cnrs today between the hours of 9
and II a. M, eastern time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Tuesday another mad-dog was
killed in Huntington, but not I'M
til it had bitten one or two persons
and several horses and dogs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04
oAsToREA

Say as little as possible about
that of which you know nothing
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Public schools open in this place
the first week in Septe1 Der.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The old Capehart property, now
owned by Columbus, Ohio, parties,
is advertised at Trustees sale in
the Weekly Register. Its yalu-
able property, and should find a
ready buyer
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Sistersville people are hard to
please. They have been quarrel
ing with the Ohio River Railroad
management for not building a
good passenger depot at that city,
and now that the company isdoing
SO, the papers and the people are
rrumbling because the town could
not dictate its location, and the
architecture and price of the build
ing. The whole population of Sis
tersville seems to be drunk on
oil, or something else.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

It's no use moving, if you don't
know what your move is; you'd
better by far keep still.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

when a man reaches the age
when he has time to be gay, his
liver refuses to let him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

IF the Dingley bill Will shut out
foreign-made goods, as the Repub-
Leans claim, from whence VIII the
government derive It's revenue to
pay pensions. and the other exz
penses of the government ?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The peach crop in the Eastern
Panhandle of the State is the larg-
est it has been for years. But it
is not SO in this end of the State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The coal miners strike remains
about the same
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

You need not do business at al
If you don't like to. Keep your
advertisement out Of the papers
md that VIII settle it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

The ancients represented thegod
of silence under the form of a
young man with one finger on his
lips and in the other hand a rose
the origin of the saying under the
rose"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Frog green is the latest tone in
leather card cases and purses.
H you have not paid your taxes
you had better do SO by Saturday
evening, and save the 10 per cent.
penalty
The italian government is test
ing rifle from which eighty shots
minute may be fred without re-
moving the weapon from the
shoulder
There is no doubt that the Gu
ban insurgents are still in the
field but about the only weapons
they appear to be using now are
patience and the rainy season
The shades Of Dick Turpin and
others Of his Tx must look with
envy, If they can look at all, upon
the hauls of the tariff robbers Of
the present day
The combination of the oil and
sugar trusts is good thing, Just
IN the same sense that the strict
enforcement Of a bad law is a good
thing
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Poor statesmen can spoil the Of
LaeL Of the best adverlising.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

People who live only for them
selves are engaged in very small
way OF business.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Thousands of freight cars are
being side-tracked in Kansas and
neighboring states, to carry the
great wheat crop.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

One good thing about the gold
fever is that it win kill off lot of
good-for-nothings and settle a new
country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

There are 100000 81 bills in
circulation in this country; Is, 0oo,-
600 50 bills; 100000 s. bills;
10000. 900 SO bills. 100000 $50
bills; 100000 $50 bills; 100000
500 bills; 10000 $500 bills; SO. 600
81 600 bills; 1 600 $4,000 bills, and
i .21s $4,000 bills. And with all
that number knocking around It IS
remarkable how few come in our
direction, especially Of the $4,000
value. One or two of that denom-
ination would come IN quite handy
just now
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-08-04

Married, at noon yesterday, July
%, by Rev. A. p. Grover at the
Presbyterian Manse, Mr. Vim.
Hall to Miss Maggie Mon ealey.
both Of Mercer's Bottom.