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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27
from Tuesdays Daily.
The City In Darkness.


''Cimnerian darkness" "bIack as
midnight's pail. . f'stygian shades, .
dark as Erebos," esthe nights
Plutonian shore, were a few of the
descriptive phrases applied to the
city's condition last night by those
whom circumstances took ebroad,
and they racked their minds and
memories for more. Owing to the
fact that the old smoke stack at
the Electric Light plant was being
torn down, the supply of light was
temporarily shut off, and the city
launched in lethean gloom. OF
course there were lights in most of
the stores, but this only sufced to
make the darkness visible. The
absence of the moon, which is just
like that tickle orb, and a haze
which dimmed even the feeble
stars, made matters worse and it
was next to impossible to see your
hand before your face. The COM
fort and convenience of electric
lighting were never better demon
strated than last night when we
had to be without it. It is ex-
pected the works will be In running
order tonight.
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KanaMha s. michigan Railway

| kanaNFha ~ Michigan halfway,
.'There should be quicker transit
between Charleston and Point
Pleasant, is remark one often
hears. 1t would be most desirable
of course if the run between these
two thriving places could be made
in half the time now required.
That would be in one hour and
twelve and one-half minutes, ac-
cording to the schedule of the
morning train No. 20. The dis
lance is Sc miles. There and 81
"stops." It is estimated that two
minutes is required to a stop" II
the run was made in half the time
now taken it is evident that 81
minutes might be used up in stop
ping and that would leave only 124
minutes in which to make the runs
between stops" speed bewilder-
ing to think about and it shows how
ridiculous. the remark quoted, and
how little people know in regard to
railroading. 1t is true that train
leaving the Point and running to
Charleston without stopping might
make the run with safety in one
hour and 12B minutes, but it would
even then be fairly flying and up
to the speed of the fast train be-
tween Washington and Baltimore.
1t is 81 miles from Charleston to
Gauley Bridge, the present termi-
nus of the x. & NJ, and there are
also 81 stops, nearly as many stops
as miles. Trains No. 1 and IL,
north and Nos. 2 and 10, south do
not make all the stops on the route
from the Point to Gauley, and con-
sequently make better time. That
work is put on the Gauley accom-
mediation and is well and grace
fully done by Conductor Switzer
and crew. Taking everything into
consideration the service of the
Kanawha & Michigan Railway is
fine. Time will only add to its eff
fciency. The management are now
preparing TO renew the ties, replace
the present rail with heavier ones
and overhaul all the wooden tres
ties.
The relations between railroads
and the people are close and con-
slant, and their duties to each 9th
er are reciprocal. The people
should encourage and foster the
growth in usefulness of their best
way of travel and the railroads
should be progressive in securing
safety and speed to their patrons
There is no way to accomplish all
this better than to constantly de
Ivelop the track and rolling stock
This the K. & NJ. is rapidly doing
through the energy of its manage.
ment. Superintendent Dawson
and Roadmaster Baker are the
trusty and capable hands to whom
is committed this important work
The people of this beautiful Kama
wha Valley should back up the
good work. Nobody is SO deeply
interested in thegrowth and devel-
opment of this valley as the peo-
pie who live in It. Divide up the
farms into lots and invite immigra.
ton. With the Kanawha river
under lock and dam and a railway
furnishing an outlet to the world
and the raw material in the way o.
lumber, coal, ironore at hand, there
is no reason why the Valley should
not be filled with people and cheer
ed with the hum of great indus
tries
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THE : BEST
IN THE MARKET.
THE MOST LIBERAL
ASSORTMENT EVER
BROUGHT to GALLIPoLIs

The fact is we have to much stock
for our rooms. and new goods coming
The backwardness of this season
and our anticipation of the advances
that were to come, has caused us to
get crowded for room. Our reputa-
ton demands that we buy all the
new stuff as its brought out; we are
therefore compelled to make room for
it, and the following prices will give
you an idea of how we propose to un-
load
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DR.. L. Y. Guthrie, Superintend-
ent of the Spencer Insane Asylum,
came down Saturday to purchase
pumps and machinery, for the
water supply at the Hospital. He
made his purchase from Heslop &
Price of the Point Pleasant Ma
chine Works. He viii return to
Spencer to-day.
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During the absence of the Mayor
and City Clerk, at Charleston, by
resolution the council directed the
Mayor to appoint some member
of the council to act as Mayor pro
tenn, whereupon the. Mayor APP
pointed Capt. j. w. Stone to act
in this capacity.
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Factories are the great need of
our town. Let a Board of Trade
be organized, SO that It's influence
can be brought to bear to induce
manufacturers to locate in Point
Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

Some thief entered the chicken
house of Mr.. Howell in the Upper
Extension, and stole u of his fine
chickens. They pulled their heads
offand left them IN the chicken
house.
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PERsONAL.

Mr.. S. b. Bowman. Of Morgan
town, was a visitor here yesterday
Mr.. L. N Knight. of Maggie
ives in town last night.
Miss Julia Hawkins, near town
is the guest of Miss Blanche Cable
on First Street.
Miss Ellen Wiley, of Flat Rock
is the guest of Misses Mary and
Lula Selbe.
Mr.. @. G. Shank. proprietor Of
the Ravenswood House. was q
pleasant caller at this Office yes
terday
Mrs, Monroe Hanley. of Char
lesion, viii arrive here to-day. and
viii be the guest of the Misses
Vena and Jesse Thomas.
DIR. d. E. Musgrave, of Balti-
more, is on visit to his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Musgrave in the
Pleasant Flats.
Mr.. Frank P. Miller, Assessor
for District No. 2, and the hust-
ling merchant of Capehart, was in
town yesterday.
Mr.. Samuel Smith, of Union
District, was in town yesterday,
negotiating for tract of land adj
joining his farm.
The many friends of Mrs. John
R. Selbe, will be panied to learn
that she is very sick at her home
on Wand street.
Mr.. Geo. Lewis. representing
Aluminium Sign and Novelty Co,
of Columbus. Ohio, was a pleasant
caller at this Office yesterday. He
is an old Mason County boy.
From Mondays Dany.
Mr.. j. Lewis, of Stockton, was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. T G. Fowler, of GAINESVILLE.
is here on short visit to relatives.
Mr.. r. 81. Armstrong, of Ham
lin. was in town Saturday.
Hon. G. L. Brown, of Ravens
wood, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. John Armstrong and wife,
of Maupin's Station, are attending
the Nashville Exposition.
Nettie the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lew Walker of Hen
derson, is quite sick.
Mrs. III. e. Moore, returned from
visit to relatives at Columbus
Saturday evening.
Hons. W. E. Chiffon and Henry
Fry, Esq, of Charleston. were. in
town Saturday, on legal business.
DIR. John NJ. Moore, of Ripley,
came down to spend Sunday with
his mother. Mrs. Mary Moore.
Mrs. Robt. Windon, of Maggie.
returned home Saturday after a
short visit to her mother, Mrs.
Morgan Long.
Capt. John L. Charles, we are
sorry to say is crippled up with
lumbago in his back, and can
scarcely walk.
MIR. VIM. Armstrong, travelling
out of Columbus, was here Satur-
day and Sunday on his way home,
at Arbuckle to spend a few days.
Mr.. Jacob Vest, of Parkersburg,
passed through this city this morn
ing, in answer to telegram that
his father, who lives up near South
Side, was quite sick.
Mrs. L. E. Fry, of Henderson,
accompanied by Miss Ella Cham
bers, will return tonight from
Charleston, where they have been
visiting Mrs. Fry's parents.
Mr.. R. A. Armstrong. large
dealer in timber and railroad ties,
at Hamlin, Lincoln county, was a
pleasant caller at this Office Satur-
day afternoon, on his way to his
home up Kanawha.
Mr.. h. E. Tippett, wife and two
children who have been home on
a visit to their relatives, on thirty
day furlough. left this morning
for Plattsburgh, n. Y.
Mr.. VIM. Graham, of Wheeling
on his way to Charleston to attend
the K. of P meeting, stopped of
here last night, TO visit his rela.
tives.
Mr.. W. T. Mitchell, of Wheel
ing, Secretary of the State Council
Order United American Mechanics
was in town last night the guest Of
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Donaestics-

The heaviest and best yard wide
brown muslin you ever saw for the
price-5 cents.
cents Our assortment of dark out
ings is the best we ever had.
The best light outings worth 50 and
10 cents for LIZ cents.
Canton Flannel for cents, and
our 1-2 cent quality beats them all.
Compare it with what you've been
paying 10 cents for
4 good quality Calico for 4 cents.
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Early to bed and early TO rise
May once have made people rich, healthy
and wise,
But at present the man who would tain
make his mark
Has got to keep hustling until long amer
dark
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What some men promise you is
worth as much as the dust that
flies in the air
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In loving remembrance of little
Freda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Emory Smith, born July 18th,
1897, died October 18th, 1897, aged
4 years and months.
A precious one from US has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
God in His wisdom has recalled,
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in heaven.
Mrs. NICK.
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AnbrOsia.

Correspondence, Oct. 20.
Mrs. Joseph Tompkins, of your
city, who has been visiting rela-
tives in this place for the past few
days, has returned home.
Rev. Jas. Bowie, of your city,
held services at Rock Castle school
house Sunday at 1910 a. m. and
800 p. m.
Mrs. Chas. Love, of Ten-miIe,
was visiting relatives in this place
Sunday.
Messrs. Chas. Grant and James
Gelaspie, of Frazier's Bottom, were
in this place Sunday.
HAPPY JACK.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

The annual meeting of the State
Bar Associations at Morgantown.
ON the third and fourth of next
month, promises to be an exciting
and entertaining one. Govern
ment by injunction is one of the
live questions booked for discus
sion by the leading lawyers of the
State. On this subject an address
is to be made by Hon. Seymour
Thompson, of st. Louis, which
will doubtless attract the attention
of the entire country
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

Judging from the amount of
glass, pieces of wire, ETC., thrown
on the streets, it seems not to be
known that such is contrary to the
law. The legislature last winter
passed an act making it unlawful
to drop, place or throw, and suf-
fer to remain or cause to be drop
ped, placed or thrown, and suffer
to remain upon any highway, road,
street, alley, lane, square or other
public place, any glass. scrap-iron,
nails, tacks, wire. paper or often
siye matter of any kind" A pen
atty is attached to any such viola
ton. It is certainly strange,
though there be no law against it,
that citizens will use their public
streets which should be the pride
of all, for dumping place for all
filth and offals.
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Prices to suit everyone at Mrs.
L. J. WilIiamson's.
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An exchange says thatseyery pa
per in the State should publish the
fact that burnt corn is a sure cure
for hog cholera. Itwas discovered
by burt corn from a distiIlery be-
ing fed to them. Before that a
number of them had died each day,
but as soon as the balance began
eating the corn the disease disap-
peared.
This town needs something to
enliren. it. business Interests.
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100000 Shingles.

B. F. Biggs, Pomeroy, Ohio. has
for sale 100000 red cedar, white
pine, hemlock and poplar shingles
for sale. Junction
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POINT PLEASANT.
The Oldest Town on the Ohio
River South of PittSburg.

Ine O1OeSG FOWL Oh GnS OAAO
River South of PittSDurg.
It is fourteen years older than
Marietta, twelve years older than
Charleston, fifteen years older than
Cincinnati, seventeen years older
than Gallipolis and % years older
than Harrodsburg, the Oldest town
in kentucky. Fort Randolph was
built just after the battle in. 1774.
and was in command of Capt. Ar
buckle in IT'S. In 1892 the Gen
eral Assembly of Virginia estab-
lished ferrys across the Ohio and
Kanawha Rivers. In 1874 the As
sembly of Virginia recognized
Point Pleasant as a town and APP
pointed trustees for same. So
Point Pleasant claims to be the
jamestown of the Ohio Valley.
CAPT. Gus Brown.
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Buy your underwear of Mrs. L.
J. Williamson.
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MANY have said their children
would have died of Group, if-Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy had not
been given" write Kellam & Our
rem, druggists, Seaview. Va. "Peo-
pie come from far and near to get
it and speak of it in the highest
terms" This is equally true OF
this remedy in every community
where it is known. Buy a bottle
at g. w. NJ. Hooff's drug store and
test it for yourself.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

The County Court at its last
Special Session, held Oct. 25th,
1897, entered the following order
of record:
In the matter relating to the let
ting of bridges and other public
work in this county, complaints
having been made as to the course
pursued in some instances by the
Court in letting contracts for the
building of bridges and other pub
lie work without first advertising
the same and awarding such
bridges and work to the lowest
bidder and requiring bond and Sc
curity of the contractor for the
faithful performance OF the con-
tract, and the Court being DESTROYS
of assuring the taxpayers of the
county and districts, that it is the
intention of the Court to recognize
such matters.
It is therefore hereby ordered by
the Court that the letting of such
contracts In the future shall be
only after proceeding in the man.
ner required by statute and after
the same shall have been adver-
tised in a proper manner. and that
such contracts shall be to the
lowest responsible bidder who
shall give bond and security for
the faithful performance of the
contract. This order, however,
shall not apply TO such matters as
require the expenditure of $50 90
or less, where In the opinion of the
Court such advertising is necessary,
nor as to such work or repairs as
demand immediate action.
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Excursions 10 Chicago.

Agents of Ohio Central Lines
will sell Excursion tickets to Chi
cago and return for the Horse and
Fat Stock Show to take place No
vember / to 6. Tickets on sale
November to 6, good returning
until November Z, 1897. Agents
of Ohio Central Lines will furnish
full particulars upon application.
There has been heavy rains up
in Mcdowell and Mercer county,
and farmers are now sowing their
wheat.
Halloween falls on Sunday. this
year
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

Go to Briggs, Pomeroy. Ohio
for road wagons, farm wagons, and
buggies, door, sash, glass and gem
eral hardware. iune3O-3m
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-10-27

The following marriage licenses
were issued by the County Clerk,
Friday. October 22nd: Silas Peck
and Mary j. Thomas; William c.
Bennett and Clara Belle johnson.
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Wheeling, not to be behind the
times, presents something new in
the way of a Jail delivery. Two
noted crooks unlocked the door of
the county jail there Friday morn
ing, with wooden key which they
had made, walked out to the Grim
inal court room. through the court
room and on to Ohio.
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Gro to Mrs. L. j. wiIIiamsons
for Boas Underwear and Corsets.
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A fire at Fetterman yesterday
destroyed the building in which
the Post Office was situated, IN
Guiding all the Post Office sup
plies.
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The careful fisherman now adds
a shoe brush to his outfit in order
to dust off his catch.
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Hats all prices at Mrs. Z. J.
WInismson.s.
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a man came in to our Office and
called for pair of names the 9TH
er day. The nearest we came to
having anything of the kind was
the DEVILS legs. and we could not
spare them.
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An exchange gives what is call
ed ga few facts as follows: Gas
long as there is life there is
trouble and taxes. A widow
is never satisfied with her
own name. 1t is not necessary to
have four legs to be a hog. Office
seeks a man with about as much
energy as rogue seeks the police.
Women talk of owing other women
call in about the same way as
men who oweoneanother a grudge. .
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8. a. DosHHoE, Pastor.
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Henderson, ~. V.
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Halloween falls on Sunday, tlaiI

year
The news & observer., 1897-12-01
tX-AUDlT0R SENTENCED
A DRAMATIC SCENE F0RE.A-NEBRASKk
JUDGE.
"Have Mercy on Him" Shouted His Wife and
the Judge Took Off Two Years For
@ the Embezzier.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 30.-Ex- State Au-
ditor Eugene Moore, found guilty yes
terday of embezzling $4,000 of State
funds, was to-day sentenced to eight
years in the penitentiary. The sentence
was a surprise and crushing blow to
the prisoner, who expected but nominal
punishment and the scene in the court
room was as affecting as it was dramatic.
Moore, with his wife standing by his
side, pleaded with the court for mercy,
making long and somewhat rambling
statement. AT it's conclusion he sank in
his chair sobbing bitterly his wife trying
vainly to comfort him. Judge Cornish,
visibly affected, spoke slowly of the
of extenuating circumstances. He said
he believed no less than ten years in
the penitentiary would satisfy outraged
justice. As he paused Mrs. Moore threw
her arms about her husbands neck and
shouted: 'Oh, please, Judge, have
mercy on him, have mercy"
Judge Cornish then said:
"On account of your devoted wife and
your loving children, / will reduce the
sentence by two years. Therefore the
sentence of the court is that you shall be
confined in the penitentiary for the term
of eight years at hard labor, pay the
costs of prosecution and be fined in the
sum of $46,S16.10."
Moore's attorneys will appeal to the
Supreme court. Moore was twice elect
ed State Auditor and his family moved
in exclusive society.
The news & observer., 1897-12-01
FUNNY LITTLE HAYTI
DESIRES AN APOLOGY FROM GERMANY
FOR ikDIGNITlES.
No Friction Probable Between Germany and
United States--Hayti is Firm and Re-
fuses to Hurry.

Washington, Nov. 30.-The State De-
partment officials refuse to discuss the
complication between Germany and
Hayti, growing out of the arrest OF
Leuders, or to indicate what course it
will pursue in the matter, though it is
evident that they do not regard it as
likely to have serious or permanent re-
suits. Confidence is expressed in the
intentions of the German government,
not to act unjustly toward the little re-
public, and it is felt that with the gun
boat Marblehead at Port Au Prince to
watch over our interests in the event of
trouble, all has been done in the way of
preparation that can be done.
Reports that came to the State De
partment late in the afternoon from
Hayti, were to the effect tha considera-
BILE excitement prevailed there and that
the situation was grave. For this rea-
son, it was determined to hasten the
departure of the Marblehead and the
Naval officials were communicated with
to this end. The impression appeared
to prevail in Port Au Prince that a
German warship was rapidly approaching
the place. OF course, it is stated that
the Marblehead goes solely for the pur-
pose of protecting American interests
that might be threatened by the out
break of disorders in Hayti.
That latest advices from German
sources. however indicate that no occa-
sion will be given for friction between
the United States and Germany on ac-
count of the Haytian difficulty, and that
the matter will be adjusted.
1t developed to-day that Hayti had
sent a reply to Germany's demands,
which is somewhat remarkable for it's
firmness, in view of the difference in
size between the two powers. The Hay
tian note makes it clear that the repub-
lie is ready to discuss the merits OF the
controversy, but does not desire TO have
Germany pass Judgment In the first
place, demand an indemnity and there
after discuss the merits. Moreover Hay
ii gives notice to Germany that the Ger
man charge d affairs to Hayti, who
made the recent demands. Ia Persona non
Grata and that It Is impossible for Hay
ii to conduct further negotiations with
him. 1t Is stated that he offended O.
The news & observer., 1897-12-01
Leads all Oh0r N0 Carolina D0H88 in BOh N8W8 and Circulation

gainst all rules of propriety and official
etiquette, by going directly before the
President Of f'Hayti, and in loud and an
CRY tones, and Insulting manner, threat
ened dire consequences unless immediate
reparation was made to Germany. This
personal affair in regard to Hayti Chief
Executive is regarded as touching the
honor and self-respect of the country.
and is felt to call for an apology. I'M
der such circumstances, the fIaytian
government has expressed a willingness
to negotiate a settlement of the entire
case at Berlin, thus removing it from
the hands of the Objectionable German
official now in Hayti.
The news & observer., 1897-12-01
A MOTHER SCARED TO DEATH

New York, Nov. 30.-F"ratio G. James,
missionary, who arrived here to-day on
the Atlas liner Alene, from Port Limon
says that his wife was scared to death
by the intrusion OF a native anxious to
see the new baby, into her bed room
at San Carlos, Nicaragua. The native
meant no harm but the entrance of the
inquisitive Nicaraguan was so sudden
that Mrs. James was so frightened that
she died from the shock Mr.. James, who
is connected with the Central American
Independent Mission, of South Broad
street, Philadelphia, brought the baby to
his home in that city.