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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-10-12

Substractlng FreeT's maJorltles
from that of Neale, it would leave
Mr.. Neale clear majority Of 500;
To overcome these majorities for
Neal, Judge Freer viii have to car
~ Putnam, jackson, Wood. Ritch-
lie and Mason by largely increased
majorities over the vote for Miller
in 1896. which it is not likely he
can do, but rather there viii be a
falling off of his majorities in Ma
son, Putnam, jackson and Wood.
He may increase a little in Ritchie.
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Voters, if you are for reform, for
a money system in this country
not controlled by the ag-pickers of
Europe. do not let your object to.
vote for such a reform be side
tracked by any other question.
Pay no attention to the numerous
though very coarse lies the tory
gang are springing on the people
who are not dancing to their music.
Vote for men who are known to be
silver men for your Congressman
and Legislators and thereby cast a
vote that will be "a benefit to all the
people. The restoration of the
free coinage of silver would be a
direct benefit to humanity at large,
to all but a mere handful, who
grow fat on the poverty of the
many.
There never was "a time in the
history of this country when there
were SO many idle manufacturing
plants. SO many idle or aband-
oned mines, SO many men out of
steady or remuneratiye employ
ment as there is 4at the present
time. There never was time in
the history of this country when
wage Iaborera receiiyed as small
wages as they do now, or when the
products of the mill 4shop Of farm
sold for SO little money. There is
no one with gall ensngh to dis
pnte these self-eyident truths and
undertake to furnish proof that
these statements are not correct.
Yet in view of this condition of
affairs we are daily told of the
great prosperity that is abroad In
the land because the sheriffs are
paying off a lot Of mortgages. The
DEMOCRAT admits that there is an
abundance of prosperity, but it is
not contagious Is confined
solely to the great trusts, and ess
peciaIly to the gold trust Grand
island (Neb. Democrat
How can prosperity be possible
with one-third Of all our money
looked up in the Treasury Scarce
money makes low prices for all
wealth, except interest, rents. mort
cages and that kind Of wealth own
ed by bondholders and money
changers.
Some we'll read physician, who
thoroughly understands the situa-
ton, has diagnosed the disease
that affected most Of the sick sold
iers as g Al lneritis.,,
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Low excursion rates to Charles
ton via Ohio Central Lines Oct.
18th, account Buffalo Bills Show,
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llr. tadJ's Condition P0UiIers, arc
JUST what q horse needs when IN bad
condition Tonic blood purifier and
vernnitnge. They are not food but
ined1cine and the best IN use to nut q
morse Ia prime condition Price %
sessts pes neelSaeA
For sale BY G. ". II HooH, Drug
gist. Sept Q 0s
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Wheat-No. 2, &c Corn-No. 2 mixed.
soc oats-No. 2 mixed, nc RFeSo. 2.
4Tc cIorerseed-Sa %.
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Hogs-Yorkers 50 10; mediums and
heayies, So So pigs 81 0043 90; stage and
roughs, 50 75d5 10.
Sheep and Lambs-Best lambs IS 5O0
60. good. 50 25d5 90; best sheep, Sc O00
4 %; best yearIings, 81 z5l1s so
Gattle- Choice heavy steers - 6064 %;
fair quality, "a 1904 COS choice lighter
steers, 81 3CG14 sos fair quality s. 100l
4 25s fat COWS, 50 O0d5 50s bulls 50 GOA
80. ca1ves-Rest. 81 0oi good. 50 25aO rs
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Along up in the region of the
West Virginia Central railroad,
the country is said to be flooded
with counterfeit silver dollars. The
Secret Service officers are after the
"shovers," and have already made
am arrest or two. 1t would be well
olook closely at your silver dollars.
A soldier says: Great Heavensl
What does all this mean? Have
we got to fill 10000 gruYes to ap-
pease the greed of Algerisma Here
we have the War Department adj
vertising for 10000 tombstonesI
for the benefit of the poor.
devils who are expected to de-
as result of mismanaged
war. And the advertisement pro.
vides for 20 per cent. extra, or In all
1900 stones that may be furnish
ed by the party who gets the con-
tract. York (Pa.) Press.
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CattIe-Butchera. 81 5Oa4 20. shipping,
81 SOFAS oo5 tops, s5 2sG5 80; stockers and
feeders, 50 a. 255 cows and heifers. Sc 90.
"a GO. CaIves-S6 1901 10.
Hogs = Workers, 50 S21l63 81; medium
SO s5a3 o0s heavy, 50 90d3 %; pigs, 50 90
sheep and Lambs-Good to choice iambs,
SIS 1916 50. fair to good. 50 60d5 60; cults
ana common. So 00G5 10: mixed sheep,
81 8564 65; culls and common, 50 5Od3 90.
choice Yeariings 81 S5d5 OO
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Tetter saIt-Rhenm ana Eczema.

- = 1919 -t-r
The intense itching and srnartinR. incl
dent to these diseases, Is fnstantly ailayed.
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment Many very bad cases
siaye been Permanently cured by it. It
Is equally efficient for itching DfIes and
fayorfte remedy for sore nipples
chapped hands chilbIains, frost bite
and chronic sore eyes. IS cts. per box
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Wheat-No. red, 66d67c corn-No. p
mixed, Bic. oats-So. 2 mixed, 235ea23Ke
Rye-No . 49c
-Se
Hoesss Ooas % catte-s2 5oaz s.
sheep-s2 5oa4 90. Lambs-S4 25a5 70.
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For County superintendent OF Free Schools
+. c. RouSH.
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Butter-Fancy creAmetvs ne. Eggs-
Fresh, 1D1ke
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Grand Pence Jubilee Re-Unfon. ana
Fair Mt Athens, Ohio, Oct. 20 ana
1908
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Cliiengo.

CattIe-Common native beef steers, 81 90
a 90; good to choice shipping, 50 O0a
3 80: extra hne, IS 6oa5 IS. bologna bulls,
50 25d5 %; export bulls, 50 1914 ..
Hogs-S3 30I3 sos pigs 50 00d3 so.
sheep and Lafnhs-Prime native lambs
Sc 10: western range, IS o0d5 65; feeding
81 1904 sos poorest TO choice native sheep,
50 5Od4 co; range sheep. 50 JO14 20; feed
ing sheep, 81 GOA 20.
Wheat-e3ste. Corn-2Oske- oats-21Eke-
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4 Frost
is WHAT MIR. 0F'EIllI - a T.
GEE ENCOUNl1-.ELl.

Special to Register
KENovA. w VA. Oct. Is. 1855.
Flaming posters announced that
Hon. Geo. PoHen barger. the elo-
|quent defender of Republican
principles. would speak IN this
place. at 80 p. M Oct 9Th Mr..
PoffenbaFger and Eugene Camp
bell. Freer's manager. were here on
time The hour of meeting ar
rived, but not a voter put in an APP
pearance. After waiting for an
hour for the people to assembly,
PoffenbaTger and Campbell pack
ed their grips and left on the Tram
for Catlettsburg to attend Re-
publican meeting going on there
1T was sad blow TO mr. Poffen-
barger, who had expected 10 fell
the dear people how prosperous
the country was under the gold
standard The same frosts await
him at al the other meetings adj
vertised for him. ii Wayne and
Lincoln counties Eugene Camp
bell, was heard to e1elainl what IS
the matter with the people.
anyhow
MEALS TRIUHPEAL CAN
yASS.
----------
He is Making Extends Every
where He Nlsits-
Specialize Register
RIPLEY, w va Oct 8 -Des=
pite the prevalence of a heavy rain
yesterday the undaunted Demo-
Gratis of this town and county came
forth in large numbers to hear the
speech of Hon Geo. I Neal, the
popular standard bearer of the par
ty in the Fourth district
The meeting was held inthe
court house, where Mr.. Neal spoke
for nearly two hours to an appreci-
alive and enthusiastic audience.
He thoroughly discussed the issues
of the day in plain straightfors
ward way, and was very convincing.
He referred to Judge Freer's rec
ord as a politician, ofhceholder and
ofioeseeker to the amusement and
qualification of hishearers.
Mr.. Nealis spending fewdays
in jackson county and will speak
at six different points, He is max
ing friends and voters wherever he
goes, and we predict that he will
carry the district by 900 majority.
DON'T Know Their Chairman
What is the matter with the Gee
zette elitor9 Hon. Elliott North
colt, the Assistant q s.. District
Attorney. for this State, is am
nounced to address the RepubIi-
cans at this place Saturday The
Gazette spells his name Eliot
'Northcot, leaving out an ''l'' in
Elliott and in 'Northcott.s
The Pomeroy end of the Gazette
needs to read up on the names of
the prominent Republicans on this
side Of the river
Voters, if you are for reform, for
money system in this country
not controlled by the rag pickers of
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lsosfa % EaneatIon.

For County Commissioner
cHAs. Z. MccULLocH.
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For House OF Delegates,
e. =. s. EDWARDS,
cHAs. BRYAN.
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Some we'll read physician, who
thoroughly understands the situa-
ton, has diagnosed the disease
that affected most Of the sick sold
iers as .Algeritis. .
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l,emocEalie o0.lnty--'rlcket.


For Congress, 9TH District.
HON GEO. 7 NEAL,
OF caben County
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COMMITTEES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-17

building In England for Brazil and
Chill is untrue. Furthermore. des-
patch which the Madrid censor tried
10 suppress shows that Spain has no
money to 60 to war with, and that her
hustle about her navy-yards is to de-
Jude the Spanish people. who are
eager for war, into the belief that
their government is preparing for a
conflict with America.
Warm, rainy weather prevails at
Havana. Everything has settled down
into regular Lenton quiet. The divers
90 far as can be observed, at the
wreck are working slowly, but steadily
during ouch hours az 1t is possible to
do SO in the turbid waters. The big
barge has been found 30 useful in car
rying big pieces of wreckage that 1t Is
a wonder 1t was not sent before. The
Spanish divers have been down but
little to the wreck Of the Maine, and
any reports sent as coming from them
are likely to be incorrect.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-17
FOREIGN.

Oscar Wilde fat and elegant, is in
Paris.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica have be-
gun iighti0g.
The passage Of the German naval
bill is regarded as assured,
The Canadian llag was raised at
Summit lake, Alaska.
An epidemic of black blister" is
causing fifty deaths day in India.
The Liberal government of Ontario
was defeated in elections for the
legislature.
Japan is reported to have demanded
an explanation of Russia of her con-
tinued occupation OF Port Arthur
Bush fires due to the intense heat
and lack of rain, are causing great
devastation in Austrs ia.
Col. Picquart, one Of zola's witness
es, fought sword duel with Col
Henry, an opposing witness, slightly
wounding him.
The six remaining Irish political
prisoners lying in English jails con-
yicted of dynamite offenses. will be re-
leased IN June.
Tho progressive 0iberals) elected
IS members of the London county
council and the modeyates (unionists)
rs members.
The jubilee anniversary of the Ital-
iaa constitution was celebrated in
Rome with general rejoicingS King
ltumhert made speech.
Venezuea's minister at Washington
has received dispatch saying that
the revolution in that cou0try Is Of
no Importance.
Prince Albert, nephew OF King Leo
pold ard heir apparent to the throne
Of Belgium, sailed for the United
States to study the government and
people.
The latest returns OF the election
in Ontario show that the liberal gov
/ errment has been sustain ed by a
majority OF three in the legislature.
Senior Campossales has been elected
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-17

president and Senior Rosasilvo vice.
president Of Brazil.
The Pekin correspondent of the Lon
don Times says Russia has demanded
that China surrender to her all sover-
eign rights over Port Arthur and Ia
Lien-Wan for the same period and on
the same conditions as in the case OF
Germany at Kiao-Chuu.
The twentieth anniversary OF the
coronation of the pope was celebrated
at Rome. The pope, replying to the
congratulations of the high prelates,
pr otested against outrages aimed at
the enthusiasm attending his ami
versaries.
The belated advent of spring is tell
ing severely upon the constitution OF
British statesmen. In addition to the
marquis of Salisbury, Joseph Cham
berlain, the duke of Devonshire and
other members of the government are
more or less invalid.
Captain Degouen Of the general
staff, who wrote an outrageously in
sulting letter to ex-Mmister Tarieux,
one of the witnesses at the lola trial,
has been punished by being transfer
red to the staff of the sixth army
corps.
Havana customs officials claim to
have discovered evidence of smuggl-
ing in the goods consigned to Miss
Clara Barton for free Distribution
among the reconcentrados. Japanese
paintings and jewels were said to
have been in packages OF goods ad-
mitted free.
Sig. Felice Carlo Cavalotti, poet,
dramatist, publicst and well-known
radical member of the chamber Of
deputies for Corte-Olona, was killed
at Rome in duel with swords with
Sig. Macola, member of the chamber
of deputies and editor Of the Gazzetta
di Venezia. The duel was the result
OF newspaper quarrel.
It is said in Brussels that when
Prince Albert of Belgium returns
home from the United States he will
be raised to the rank of major in his
grenadier regiment, and that his be-
trothal to his cousin. the Princess
Clemantine, who was engaged to the
late Prince Badouin, will be an
nounced.
There have been large strikes In a
number OF German cities In Berlin
10000 shoemakers have struck for
40 ~ g
thought that the shoemakers else
where will join. The cabinetmakers
of Hamburg and Algona have struck
for nine hours works per day and Mt
Dresden 5000 cigarette makers have
gone out on strike There are similar
reports from Charlottenburg, Stettin,
Koenfgsburg and Sorau.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-17

ish authorities at Santiago de Cuba in
the year 1895; and to secure this end
he is authorized and requested to en-
ploy such means Or exercise such
power as may be necessary" The res
olution was passed without debate.
The following measures were passed:
Amending the act permitting the use
of a right-ofway through public
lands for train-roads, canals and
reservoirs; permanently locating the
capital of the territory of New Mexico
at Santa Fe; to provide for the dis
pcsal of the abandoned Fort Shaw
military reservation in Montana under
the homestead laws; to pay widow of
John Phillips $4,000 for services rem
dered by John Phillips in bearing des-
patches from the commanding officer
at Fort Phil. Kearney to Fort Laramie
in December, 1885, after the massacre
of the United States soldiers under
Lieutenant Colonel Fetterman by the
Sioux Indians; to authorize the Sec
rotary of war to loan tents for use
during the encampment of the G. A.
r. at Cincinnati; to pay the heirs Of
the late John Roach $780, for labor,
and material, dockage and detention,
etc, of the gunboats Chicago, Boston
and Atlanta; to provide for the APP
pointment of commission under the
direction of the secretary of war for
preliminary survey for the con-
struction of ship canal from the lower
shores of Lake Michigan to the Wa
bash river; to increase the pension of
Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple, daughter
of President Tyler, to $50 month.
Washington. March 4.-The house
devoted the day to consideration of
District of Columbia business.
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their children.

The boy about whom this strange, true
story is told wasted away till he seemed
nothing bot skin and bones. Then his
health turned and he became fat and hearty.
The first stage is familiar to many pa
rents. The second is Of deep interest to all
parents or friends Of ailing little ones.
Fathers and mothers, who long to have
:heir children healthy and happy cannot
fail to sympathize and rejoice with MIR.
and Mrs John F. Williams.
Their comfortable home, short distance
from Damon, Ill, is happy now because
Of the wonderful events that are told in
words eloquent with simple truth and
gratitude, by the mother Of the boy.
"Our Josie was never strong" said Mrs.
Williams. "From his birth ne was weak
and Puny.
years old, he had an attack of lung fever.
DR.. N. A. Jones cured this fever, but the
child did not recover strength.
"He began fading away Beneath our eyes.
ale had no appetite, vomited great
deal, eoughed continually, his limbs be-
came withcred.
"He became painfully weak and ema-
eiated. We waited for his death.
AT this time boarder named Asa Rob
inson suggested that DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People would do the child good.
"They had cured Mr.. Robinson of
sheumatism and he believed in them.
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my husband bought three boxes Of the
pills. We began giving Josie one-third Of
pill three times day.
In three days the child was brighter
His appetite was better. He began to show
interest in toys and was less fretful.
eve increased the dose, giving him
half pill at time. He gained every day
in weight and appetite.
At the end of this treatment, after tax
ing three boxes, he was a new boy.
HE was happy, hearty, enjoying lite
with his little companions.
IL have no doubt that DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People saved him from
an early grave"
Mrs. Williams made affidavit to the
truth Of her statement before David Crisp,
Notary Public.
DR.. A. A. NcCabe examined the child
and made oath before Notary Mort Brooks,
that he is now physically sound and well.
The evidence is completed by DR.. N.
A. Jones, who made affidavit before No
tary George Rupp, that the child had been
in the condition described by Mrs. VIII
liams, as the result of catarrhal pneumonia.
The action Of DR.. Williams' Pink Pills
for Pale People on the blood and nervous
system, in eliminating poisons and furnish
ing materials for new tissues, makes them
sure remedy for wasting diseases and the long
train Of evils arising from disordered blood
and nerves. All druggists sell the pillsj
one box for SO cents; six boxes for $3.50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-17
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS

Washington, March S.-The session
of the senate was largely devoted to
consideration of the District of Col
umbia appropriation bill. After an
extended discussion the bill was pass
ed Another bill authorizing the relo-
cation and rebuilding Of the pontoon
bridge across the Mississippi river at
Prairie du Chen, Wis, was also pass
ed. Another bill passed was that for
the relief of the Methodist Episcopal
church of the south in Tennessee, ap-
propriating $2SS,000. Mr.. Allen (pop.,
Neb.) presented and secured the adop-
tion of a resolution calling upon the
attorney general to inform the senate
how many writs of injunction were
granted during 1928 by the United
States courts against labor leaders
and labor organizations, with certi-
fled copies of such writs, affidavits
and other papers.
Washington, March Sin a spirit
of patriotism and with eloquent words
ringing in the ears of every member
of the house the representatives re-
sponded to the presidents first call to
meet the Spanish situation by casting
their vote for the bill placing in Presi-
dent McKinleys hands $50 100000 to
be expended at his discretion for the
national defense. Party lines Were
swept away and with a unanimous
voice congress voted confidence in the
administration. Many democrats
paired with absent colleagues took the
responsibility Of breaking pairs, an
unprecedented thing in legislative au
rails, in order that they might go on
record in support of this vast appro-
priation to maintain the dignity and
honor OF the country. Speaker Reed,
who as presiding officer seldom votes
only IN case of tie. had his name
called and voted in his capacity as n
representatives The scene OF en-
thusiasm which greeted the announce
ment of the vote (ayes 81, nays o. has
seldom ben paraleled In the house
All day long the galleries were jam
med with encouraging spectators,
applauding to the echo the sterling
patriotism and words OF eloquence
which were uttered by the members
on the floor. All the speeches were
brief. Although four hours were al
lowed for debate, SO great was the
pressure for time that no one member
was given more than five minutes and
most Of them had to content them
selves with beggarly fraction Of a
minute. In all, fifty nine speeches
were made. With one acclaim. the
members from the north, south. east
and west, states and territories, battle
Scared veterans Of the uniua and con
federate armies joined in proclaiming
support Of the eountry's chief mapis-
trate In the face Of ii possible foreign
war In the whole debate there was
only Il slight discordaut note caused
by the speech OF General Bingham
(rep. Pal. Il gallant soldier who
served with distinction under Han
cock. He spoke too conservatiyely
for the aroused temper OF the house.
and when he insisted that our re-
iations with Spain were as friendly
as they had been for years, many
members Missed him
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Washington, March 9.-President,
McKinleys hands have been upheld by
both branches of the American con-
gress with an enthusiasm, fervor and
promptness almost unparalleled in the
senate in time Of peace. That body has
passed THE emergency appropriation
bill, carrying $1S3,000 OF deficiencies
and placing at the disposal of the pres
ident $50,000,000 for the national de-
Tense. The vote by which the meas
ure was passed was unanimous Sew
enty-six short, sharp and emphatic
speeches were delivered in favor of the
bill, each one being simply a ringing
AYE" during the roll-call upon the
passage of the measure. Not only did
every senator present register his vote
In favor of the bill, but for every alb
sent member an authoritative an
nouncement was made that if he were
present he would vote aye. From the
time the bill was presented to the SEN
ate by Mr.. Hale (rep., Me- until it
passed there was not an unharmonious
note sounded. Party lines were swept
aside. In the general outburst OF pa
triotic feeling pairs were broken. ever
senator being anxious to register his
vote on the measure.
The members of the committee on APP
preparations had previously affected
an arrangement whereby there would
be no debate on the bill and after it's
presentation it was read. Vice Presi-
dent Hobart placed it Immediately on
it's passage. Twelve minutes after the
bill was reported to the senate the
vice president announced It's passage.
Washington, March 9.-The house
devoted itself to routine business. The
Legislative. executive and judicial APP
preparation bill went through its last
stages in the adoption Of the financial
conference report and goes to the
president.