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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
Worthy OF Yonr vote.

Hon. Geo. i. Neal, DemOCrdGlC
candidate for Congress in this dis
trict, is man of the people and
self-made in every respect. He is
pure man and without reproach
in public or private life. Chica-
merry, treachery and duplicity are
not a part of his nature. Honesty,
upright and truthful, he can be re-
lied upon to the utmost. A man
of the people and for the people,
the cause of the people is safe in
his hands. OF humble station, he
knows no classes and will not be
found trailing to the apron string
of soulless avarice and merciless
corporations, nor will he be over
powered by wealth's hypnotic in
fuenoes under whoseyoke SO many
ouId-be-representatives of the
people bow the neck. The glitter
of gold, the promise of perpetuity
in Office, the hope of reward for
some malfeasance in official duties
will not alter him from the path of
duty as he sees it, and it is seldom,
if ever, that man of Meals un-
blemished character, purity of pur-
pose and loftiness of soul sees or
does other than the right!
His ability to fill the Office the
psopIe purpose to entrust to him is
beyond question. This district
has not, in many years had rep
resentative possessing greater bust
ness astuteness than Hon Geo. /.
Neal commands, nor one better
qualified in knowledge of law, nor
one having better store of com
mon sense, requisite to every
law maker worthy of being called
statesman. Such a man will not
only attract close attention among
statesmen but he will command
respectful consideration. He will
make himself feft and will be a
power for good not only to the
common wealth of West Virginia
but also to the nation.
He is worthy of the support of
every honest and intelligent man
and this district will make no mis-
take to elect him.
The Democrats never had bet
ter opportunity to elect a majority
of the House than they have this
year. A long pull and strong
pull all together, will do the bust
ness. Let every Democrat do his
duty in the Fourth district. and
Democrat will be elected to help
gain control of the House. Geo.
I. Neal is worthy of the support of
every Democrat in the district.
Republican orators have been
advised to twit the Democrats
with issuing placards in 1896 de-
claring that wheat would go down
to twenty-five cents a bushel in
the event of the defeat of Bryan.
Probably there was no placard of
that sort. It will not be out of
the way, though, to remind these
speakers that wheat did not stay at
a dollar.
eve have more gold in the
treasury now than we ever had in
all our history" said an exultant
yesterday. Eyes"
said another Republican who
heard the boast, land a blamed
sight less in the pockets of the
people. What good does it do you
or me to have the money of the
locked up in Uncle Sans
yaults?'' And the boaster answer
ed not at all.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Let not one Democrat fail to
vote on November 9Th.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The general elections in Novem-
Der will. doubtless. be largely af-
feoted by the absence of soldiers
from their respective States, and
especially of soldiers which have
no law authorizing them to vote
in the field. Only few states
have such a law, and the election
for these among the soldiers will
have to be conducted at Manila,
Hawaii and the various other
places at which they are stationed,
thus giving our elections very
wide range. The absence of the
soldier vote will be effectually felt
in some of the close States, but
it is utterly impossible to predict
the effect, as there is no definite
information as to the real political
complexion of the volunteer army.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
Hon. Geo. 1. Neal,

The Democratic candidate for
Congress, recently addressed some
letters to colored voters in, and
around this town,-colored men
whom he personally knew, solicit
ting their votes. One of these let
ters fell into the hands of the edi-
tor of the State Gazette, and he
became Infatuated and flew into
such a rage that it gave him
spasms, because a Democratic can
didate dared to address letter to a
colored man or solicit his vote, as the
colored man is considered by said
editor chattle of the Republican
party, and treason on the part of a
colored man who would vote for a
Democrat. Colored men do the
Republicans own you, to be driven
to the polls, to vote as they
dictate? Could they carry this
county, this State or any other
State in the Union, if it were not
for your votes?
Something for the Taxpayers.
a county debt of one hundred
thousand dollars, with every road
district in the county over-burden-
ed with debt; with taxes up to the
limit of the law, owing to Republi-
can Encouragement of affairs, are
standing monuments that stare the
taxpayers of Mason county in the
face. Are you going to vote to
continue such misrule?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

We are not banking on.Eepnbli-
can votes to win victories this fall /,
although there will besome mighty
high independent kicking among
the "gops.p But we are banking
on getting the democratic vote out;
that is, the vote which is demo-
cratic this year, and some of it for
the first time. -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
Hon. H. s. WILSON.

No man is doing better work for
the election of Hon. George 1.
Neal, than Hon. 81. S. Wilson, of
Parkersburg, who was his most
formidable opponent at the Spen-
Ger convention. He is the sort of
Democrat the people love and re-
we're, and one whom the Democ-
racy will remember.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The prospects of Democratic
victory this fall in Ohio are very
flattering.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

In 1872 wheat was S1,24 in thie
country; to-day=it is worth 60 cts
Mark the differenceI
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
the Election OF DEM

Conceeding the Election OF DEM
-Four months ago the Republic
cans said the Democrats would
not elect a member of Congress
from West Virginia.
Three months ago they con-
ceded McGraw's election.
Two months ago they agreed
that McGraw and Neal would be
elected.
One month ago they acknowl-
edged that Dovener was liable to
be defeated.
Now they don't know where
they are ut.-Sentinel.
Republican henchman are now
out in the county trying to bride
Democrats to stay at home on cleo
ton day. When one of these fell
lows approach you. use club on
him.
Examine your tax ticket and see
if you want to continue men in
power who have made your taxes a
burden to you, and will continue
if you fail to elect Chas. e. Nc
Cullooh as member of the County
Court.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

A vote for Republican Legisla-
tors is vote in favor of the infam-
Gus school book law now inefofce
in this State. Do 20 favor itq IF
not, vote for the Democratic Leg
islators. -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

When you ride thirty miles over
Mason county roads in their pres
emit condition, realize that the
money is all spent and the districts
are all in debt, you are justified in
wondering what Republican Sur
veyors did with the money.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Not a word about repeating the
war tax has yet appeared in sin
gle administration organ.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

1t is now conceded by Republi-
cans says the Sentinel that Judge
Freer will run way behind his
ticket in Wood county. He will
do the same in Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

When the volunteer soldiers en-
listed in the army for two years.
"unless sooner discharged" twas
understood by everyone that that
meant they would be discharged as
soon as the war was ended, Now
the war is ended, why not dis
charge them? IF they are needed
again, they, and thousands more,
will then jump to their places at a
moments call. st5
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Now that the warts over what
use is there for war taxi The
answer to the above question is
that the war tax is necessary to
pull the Dingley bill out of the
hole. But for the war Dingley
and his great protection measure
would have not only been crying
Lord save me or I sink" but
would have been at the bottom of
the sea.
From the earliest periodsof His
tory gold and silver have been
money metals, just as wheat and
corn are now food products, and
closing the minis against the free
coinage of silver deprecated it's
value and enhanced the value of
gold just as naturally as it would
decrease the price of corn and in.
crease the price of wheat to close
the mills against corn.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The land values assessed eight
years ago. compare ludicrously
with present conditions.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
ber 1888.

commencing at Eleven O'Clock a. m sell at
public auction, at the front door Of the Court
House ofsafd Mason county, to the highest
bidder. the following real estate conveyed by
said deed OF trust, situate in ArbuckIe Dis
trfct, Mason county, West Virginia. and be-
ing the same land conveyed TO said J. ".
Stockton and Olivia stockton, by William
9Th, 1892. and of record In the ONCE Of the
Clerk of the County Court OF said Mason
county. in deed book No. 50. pages 81 dc,
and is the same land conveyed 10 w. r.
johnson by w. f. Gosborn and others by
deed dated the 5th day OF March, 1892, and
Of record In the Clerks offiee Of the County
Court of said Ma-On comfy. In Deed BOOK
No 81. pages 5ai. &c, and duly described in
said last mentioned deed, containing 10
acres aud 10 poles of bottom land and f7Iz<
acres OF hill land and 81 acres OF river bank
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash-
The above farm Is one of the finest on the
Ranawha River, well improved and good
0ui'u'nk sH RANKS WILEY, trustee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

IfMcKinley made the price of
wheat $1.85 last year, of course he
made it go cents this year. Why
did he do it?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Look at your tax bill this year,
Mr.. Business Man, and see what
the county ring has done to you,
before you vote.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Republican, speakers tell you
that prosperity is coming" Why
don't they trot her in9 She's
away over due.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

One of the best paying offices in
the county, is that of Road Sur
veyor, and one of the most expen-
sive to the people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

These Republican bosses told
you farmers last year that the Din
giey bill, made your wheat worth a
dollar and half a bushel The
Dingley bill is still in, force, but
they do not attempt to tell you the
reason why it is now worth only
81 cents bushel. Ask them to
-axnlain. 80 8 Y ~.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26
Trustees Sale of a Valuable

10y virtue OF the authority vested in me by
3 certain deed of trust executed by J.. v.
Stockton and Olivia Stockton, his wife, TO
the undersigned trustee, dated on the sth day
of Jpne. 1896, and recorded in the office 1.-THE
Clerk of the County Court OF Mason county,
West Virginia, in trust dee5 book No. 10,
pages 500, 100 and 4Ol TO secure the payment
OF the debt therein mentioned and described,
and upon the terms, conditions and pEovis-
ions thereof, and being required by the Point
Pleasant Building and Loan Association, the
creditor secured In said deed oftrust, will on
Saturday, the 18th day of Novem-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The stagnation in the wool
market is SO great thatanother inn
mense New England wooden man
ufactory has gone to the wall.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Will the taxpayers of this conn-
ty e4dorse the needless expendiS
lures and nisappropriations of the
County Court by voting for the
Republican candidate for County
Commissioner? Study well before
doing so.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The Philadelphia Ledger, one Of
the most conservative of the indie
pendent Republican papers, is of
the opinion that the Republicans
are in grave danger of losing the
House of Representatives in the
coming election. The Democrats
have to gain but twenty-six votes
in order to secure majority. The
Ledger thinks the gross maladmin-
istration of the War Department
has generally incensed the coun-
try, and it is not surprised "that
the shrewdest, most astute Repub-
lican managers are disturbed by
the fear that the Democrats may
gain even more than the twenty
six districts necessary to give them
a majority in the House.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Hnz55s.A sssss s.s g e 81. s. ass. s.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Don't stray after strange gods,
Democratic principles are good
enough for any man who loves his
country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

What produced all this prosper
ity that we see around us? Was it
the gold standard? If so. blanked
be the gold Standard Was It high
tariff If so. down with high tar
iffl Was it internal revenue tax
II SO, repeal the abominable IhWl
Was it WARP IF SO. let us have
peace Wetzef Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

There isn't Democratic kicker
in the State. All are in line for
the whole Democratic ticket. All
that is necessary to elect the ticket
is to have every Democrat vote on
the Sth of November.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The rank and file of the Repub-
lican party are very good men and
very much like other men, but the
party in this State has gotten into.
the hands and under the control Of
the worst element in the party. $
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

There is the best of feeling
among the Democrats throughout
the county over the prospects for
the success of the Democratic
county ticket. The democrats
realize that it will not be walk
over, and that it will be necessary
to get out every vote in order to
insure victory, but they all say
that the full strength of the party
will be polled and that thereby sue
cess will be assured.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

A West Virginia correspondent
writes to the Cincinnati Post, that
George I. Neal, of Cabell county,
the Democratic nominee in the
Fourth district, is the man upon
whom the eyes of the State center.
1t is he who will be expected to
break the Republican ranks. And
Republicans of conservative opin-
ions are free to confess that his
prospects are bright, deucedly, un-
comfortably bright.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The war is ended and not dol
lar of money raised by the big
bond issue has been expended.
The many million dollars interest
will have to be paid by the people
just the same. Those opposed to
the goldbug policy asked that no
bonds be sold until their proceeds
were needed, but of course were
coughed down as fanatics.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Vote for Charles e. McCulloch
for County Commissioner. 1t is
not well for one party to have alb
solute control of our fiscal affairs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Clean up the corruption in this.
county. Out with the ringsters
and Doodle managers. Give, the
county honest politics and the
community will sing praise to the
Almighty. os.9
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

The Grocer, s14 Main Street.
June lbs n
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-26

Republican apathy is,shown in
the fact that recent Republican
monster mass meeting" in Wheel
ing, well advertised week in adj
vance, brought out Dovener COM,
tingency of 60, all told and
counted.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
ADMIRAL SAMPSON IN NEW YORK.
Comments ON Eek listing Condition of
Affairs in Cuba.

New York, December 2a.-The United
passed in Sandy Hook at $50 a. m. Adj
miral Sampson is on board with Mrs,
Sampson.
As the New York steamed through the
Narrows it was seen that the flagship had
been newly painted white. She is the
first warship to arrive at this port in her
new white dress since the close OF the
Spanish wer, and she presented an lin-
posing sight. The flagship was saluteu by
passing craft and when she dropped
anchor off Tompkinsville. the auxiliary
cruiser Scorpion fired the admirals
salute. When some newspaper men
boarded the New York with the health
doctors, Admiral Sampson said he had
come home to attend his daughters wed
ding on January 4, at Glen Ridge, NJ j.
The Admiral and his family were taken
from the New York on government tug.
He will spend Christmas at home with
his family.
Admiral Sampson said that he was in
good health. Referring to the situation
in Havana he said that thu perfecting of
the custom house service and the official
police in the island were the two most
Important features in connection With
Cuba, When General Greene and Chief
MoCullagh had established their police
force Admiral Sampson thought there
would be little disorder When asked If
there was any material benefit from the
reduction of Cuban custom receipts, Ad'
miral Sampson said that the results from
the change could not be judged at present
ana remarked that there had always been
SO much fraud in connection with cuban
A. - oh N
everything right away In answer TO the
question tDo you think the people OF
Cuba will praye amendable to the Ameri-
can government Admiral Sampson said:
1t does not make any difference whether
they are or not. We are down there
and our government will go on as long rs
it Is neceSs sry.''
The Admiral said that De Castro, the
civil governor of Havana, was doing as
we'll as could be expected and by the first
of January all of Cuba would be official
" evacuated except MatanzaS and one or
two other points. Regarding the suffer-
Ing throughout Cuba, which Mrs. Samp-
son has been working hard to alleviate,
Admiral Sampson said:
ssThe government is issuing rations
regularly, but the reconcentrados are now
disseminated and there is the difficulty.
Many of Them have died and many more
will die. They lack tools to work their
farms and the only crop they could raise
now is sweet potatoes. Ii is too late to
raise sugar
Reyerting to the question of the future
of Cuba, Admiral Sampson said;
1.-THE wealthiast and most influential
people in Cuba want the island annexed
to the United States, whether as state
or territory they don't much CARE But
there are many Cubans who think that
they are able to govern themselves. Cuba
at present. certainly is In no condition to
govern itself. The question of what shall
become of Cuba will not be settled for a
year at least and possibly for two or three.
In the meantime the military govern
ment by the United States will go on
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
through the village of Goodwin's Mills,
and there is good power privilege close
to the main street.
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.

The Y. M. G. A. reception COMMITTEES
held meeting last night and planned
q novel entertainment for the many guests
they are bound to have on New Years
day. In the first place the handsome
new building which many Portland peo-
pic have yet to visit win be open all the
afternoon and evening and the public
will be cordially invited to come and
look Ii over. There will be instrumental
music at several places about the build
ing. The classes in the gymnasium wili
be at work and then there will be an Ok
hibition of calendars which will in itself
be a great attraction. Every one knows
how many beautiful calendars are issued
avery year. Some of them aresexecuted
in magnificent style and designed by some
of the best known artists in America. The
Y. M. G, A. has commenced collection
of calendars and they will be exhibited
at this public reception which is bound
to be largely attended.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
LOOKING FOR PETER WEIGH.

Biddeford, Decembe a3.-County At
torney Emmons and Deputy Sheriff Miles
returned on the 7.24 train last evening,
having left Saco at one o'cock in the
afternoon for Exeter. N. H., to make a
search for Peter WEIGH Of Sanford, whose
name has been used in connection with
the Ivory +. Boothby murder. The two
officials discovered that Weloh had been
there off and on for the last five or six
months but that he had suddenly disap'
peared about two weeks ago. having left,
man who claimed to he a friend Of his
stated, for Montreal 1t was learned that
WeIoh had been working there under as
sumed names, among some of his aliases
being Henry Depew and Harry Carter.
Deputy Miles said that Welch had not
been working much but was looked on as
being pretty near regular tramp.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
CONCESSIONS IN CUBA.

Washington, December 23.-The Wa
Department today authorized the follow
ing:
The following order has been sent by
the Secretary of War to the commanding
officers in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines:
Until otherwise ordered, no grant or
concession of public or corporate rights
or franchises for the construction of
public or quasi-public works, such as
railroads, tramways, telegraph and tele-
phone line, etc shall be made by any
municipal or other local governmental
authority or body in Cuba, Porto Rico, or
the Philippines, except upon the approval
military force of the United States in
Cuba, Porto Rico or the Philippines,
who shall before approving any such
grant or concession, be specially autho
rized by the Secretary of War.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
sAGAsTA DANGEROUSLY ILL.

Maarid, December 23.-The condition
of Senior Sagasta, the permier, now
causes grave anxiety Six phyieians were
IN consultation regarding his condition
this afternoon and concurred that he is
high temperature and unfavorable absence
of expectoration. The newspapers express
great sympathy.
There Is no doubt that his Illness Is
aggravated by the strain of recent events.
The Queen Regent twice during the day,
telephoned ING niries as to his condition
and this evening sent her own physician
to attend him. The list of callers at the
Premier's residence Includes the foreign
diplomats and host of other distin-
guished persons.
Senior Alonjandro Orchard, minister of
justice, is acting premier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-24
NAVAL PROMOTIONS COMING.

Washington. December sS.-lhe retire
ment of Admiral Bunce next Sunday will
result in the promotion Of the following
named officers: Commodore Albert Kautz
TO be admiral; Captain Frederick 4.
Edwin White to be captain; Lieutenant
Commander c. g. Cornwell to be COM
mander; Lieuteant M. A. Hall to be
lieutenant commander; Lieutenant J unior
Grade T. G. Fenton, to be lieutenant
and Ensign L. A. Kaiser to be lieutenant
grade.
Admiral Bunce though going on the
retired list Sunday will be retained in
conmand of tn New York navy yard for
some time to co ne by express orders of
the seer starry.