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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
Pre.Idsnt Awaiting News.

Washington, May 26.-President Nc
Kinley, according to those who were
with him during the forenoon, has re-
ceived no information materially
changing the war situation He has
been eagerly awaiting news from the
front, but there was none during the
forenoon and save for Iong consulta-
ton with Secretary of War Alger and
a review of the situation in congress,
there was nothing to disturb the usual
routine of his work.
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numerous oners.

Springfield. Ills, May 26.-When It
became known throughout the state
that call had been issued by Presi-
dent Mckinley for $4,000 more volun-
teers, kilograms began to pour in on
the governor from the colonies of pro-
visionaI regiments and their friends,
and in a short time there was per-
feet deluge of them. The governor had
contemplated starting on a western
trip in day or two, but he will post
pone that now, for the present at least,
and devote his energies to filing up
the states quota.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
CIR VERA GORKED UP
Naval Authorities Regard Spanish
Fleet as Handicapped.
A NAVAL BATTLE BY NIGHT.
with searoh1iEhts Constantly nIuminat-
ing the Narrow Passage Into San
tiago Harbor. 1t Would BE
DImcuIt to Escape.

Washington, May 26.-The naval au-
thorities advanced another stage in
their calculations on the status of
Admiral Cervera's fleet at Santiago de
Cuba.
They not only have good reason to
believe that he is bottled up, but as an
officer expressed it, "the cork is in the
bottle,'' and it is practically impossible
for the fleet to make an exit from the
harbor day or night.
1t is felt that this condition of the
Spanish fleet is not only important
from the present strategic standpoint,
but of momentous concern to the en-
tire future of the war, as the gripping
of this most effective naval force that
Spain possesses will leave her such
scant naval resources as to make a
prolongation of the war improbable.
That Admiral Cervera went to San
tiago and is still there continues to be
the view taken by the navy depart
ment. At the same time it can now be
stated that not word has been re-
ceived from either Admiral Sampson
or Commodore Schley in official con-
firmation Of the existence of this trap.
1t rest now, as it did two days ago, on
a semi-oficial report coming to the
navy department from source believ-
ed to be reliable.
This has been reinforced by the neg
alive fact that the fleet has been seen
at no other point, and also by cumula-
tive evidence from London and else
where. Still the word from Sampson
and SchIey is being most anxiously
awaited.
Naval officers are now turning their
attention to inquiries whether it is pos
sible for Admiral Cervera 10 get out of
the Santiago tarbor. They hold that
this vancouver is impossible. and that
being so the career of the Spanish adj
miral is at an end so far as it consti-
tutes a menace against our ships.
The British comment that Admiral
Hornby in 1885 escaped with his entire
fleet from harbor under similar con-
dftions. and that Admiral Cervera
should be able to make his escape when
he gets ready to do so is not accepted
The naval view here is just the con-
trary. 1t is pointed out that Admiral
Hornby escaped from an open bay,
while Admiral Cervera must come
through a narrow channel about 300
yards wide, on which the American
searchlights will play constantly
1t is said that this is not mere opin-
ion, but that naval manouvers were
carried on at Key West and Tortugas
a few months ago which furnish pos
tive demonstration that Admiral Ger
vera can not make an exit without be-
ing discovered.
The American ships would have the
advantage of concentrating their en-
tire fire upon one small passage about
300 feet wide.
A night battle is quite unusual in
naval annals. but it has occurred. The
Constellation fought the Revenge at
night, the engagement continuing for
six hours in the darkness, during
which time the mainmast of the Con-
stelIation was carried away and the
ship crippled 1t is believed that il
Admiral Cervera attempts to escape he
will chose the night for this move
ment.
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Lleutenant Beatty WIN Recover.

Chattanooga, May 26-Inspector
General Breckenridge finished his work
of inspecting the First division of the
First corps of the army. He will COM
mence inspecting the Second division
of the First corps soon. He expresses
himself as highly pleased with every
thing so far inspected. The officer In
jured in the sham battle was Lieuten-
ant Beatty of the Sixteenth Pennsyl-
vania. He is resting well and the in
jury will leave no permanent effects.
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no stnp enc Var.

London, May 26.-The Star claims to
have information that the French min.
lister for foreign affairs, NJ. Hanotaux.
is making great efforts to stop the
Spanish-American war. 1t says that
Russia, Austria and Errance are en-
deavoring to induce Germany and Italy
to join in representation to President
Mckinley declaring the powers will in
duce Spain to grant the independence
of Cuba. Should America refuse inter
vention, it is further alleged the pow
ers mentioned would send feet to put
Cuba under international rule, as was
done in the case OF the island of Crete.
Captain Coneha,s Explanation.
Hongkong. May &C. Captain Con-
cha of the Inflated Spanish cruiser Don
Juan de Austria. destroyed at the bat
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
Gnnrds OF zion.

Chicago. May 2e.-About $50 of the
younger members of the Zion associa-
ton of Chicago. who have formed a
military organization known as the
Guards of Zion" have decided to join
in body the Illinois volunteer regi-
ment under Colonel P. McGrath. where
they viii hereafter be known as com
panies and NJ All the members are
strong. enthusiastic Jews.
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The seooud Reriment.

Raleigh, May 26.-The Second regi-
ment of North Carolina volunteers has
been completed 1t numbers ss2 Off
GERS and men, and Colonel w. II. S.
Burwin will command. The adjutant
general says that under the presidents
call for more volunteers he proposes
to have one accompany white regi-
ment and ore accompany negro regi-
ment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

No war events of great impor-
lance have occurred during the
past week but the situation con
tinues to be extremely critical.
There are three specially important
points which now divide public at
tention; the Philippine Islands,
the North Atlantic coast of the
United States, and the West In
dies.
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nIissls.ippI volnnteers.

jackson. Miss. May 26-The officers
and men composing the First Missis-
sippi volunteers have been mustered
into the service of the United States,
and Colonel G. NJ Govan has notified
the secretary OF war of the regiments
readiness for duty. The adjutant gem
eral has issued orders to the com
panies composing the Second regiment
to mobilize at Jackson at once
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Admiral Sampson now has 60
vessels of all kinds in his squadron,
and if he meets Senior Cervern it
will require more than congress-
ional investigating committee to
learn what became of the Spanish
visitors -Parkersburg Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

A new pension aGant has been
appointed for the Louisville Agen-
cy and as a result rsa'y sf the
pensioners in this sectio4. are not
receiving their pensions with the
usual promptness, 1t may be the
last of the month before the checks
are returned,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
To Keep Up spanish spirits.

Madrid, May Ex-Governor General
August, the Spanish commander at
Manila, seems to be following the tao
tics of Captain General Blanco at Ha-
vana in sending out for the encourage
ment of the Spaniards news of re
peated alleged reverses to the Ameri-
can arms.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
Shake Into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting out
Il cor. and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery OF the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting or new
shoes feeleasy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired aching
feet. Try it TO DAY. Sold by all drug
zists and shoe stores. By mail Csc. in
stamps Trial package FREE. Adj
lress. Allen S. o msted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
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tie Of Manila. says that the Spanish
commanders were quite aware that
lighting was hopeless, but were forced
to IT by the state OF public opinion at
Manila. He and other officers wished
to steam out of the harbor to meet the
Americans, but Admiral 1Iontojo for
batfe that move.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
n1nunted ItInemen.

Colorado Springs, Colo, May ga
regiment of mounted ridemen, made
up of 500 men from different military
organizations in this state, has been
formed in this city. kilograms have
been forwarded to Washington to as
certain if such regiment can be ac-
copied by the war department.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

The following additional sub
scriptions to the fund for .'Our
Boys in Blue" have been received:
Miss Josephine Howard,
Chas. B. Smith,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

The trees along up Main street,
above the bridge, should be
trimmed. The overhanging low
branches are a great annoyance TO
pedestrians, especially when it is
raining. a5HsG
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CONSUMPTION
AND 1rs CURB

AND IT'S CURB
To THE EDITOR ~ have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. BY its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proOf-poSitTve am
of its power that consider it my duty to
send fro bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, If they will write me their
express and poStoffice address. Sincerely,
I. A. sIocUlG, II. c., Is3 Pearl St, New York.
- The Editorial and Business Management %
shis Payer Guarantee this generous Propositions
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Sweep1ngs.

sweepings.
You scatter meal and gather
ashes.
Tittle-tattle, give the goose more
hay.
It's time to fear when tyrnnts
seem to kiss.
To swallow an OK and be choked
with the tail.
Well sees the mouse that the
cats out of the house.
To jest is tolerable, but to do
harm by Jest is insuiferable.
Our grand business is, not to
see what lies dimly at distance,
but TO do what lies clearly at hand.
The farmers of Mason county
are much elated over the present
price of wheat, 1t does only a
few of them any good, however, as
most of them sold their grain for
from IS to 20 cents bushel. We
hope they may realize as good
prices as are ruling now. after har-
vest. But the spectators will see
that they do not get it.
Who is to take charge of the ar
engagements for the great Fourth
of July celebration this year? 1t
is not too early to begin. Patriotic
feeling should be shown this year
as never before.
The VIM. Ernst had two of her
boilers cracked Saturday while be-
ing inspected at Hanley, above
Charleston. and will have to be re-
paired where she is, they being I'M
able to get up steam.
In Chicago owls are used in
business houses to rid the premi-
ses of rats and mice.
Matters are very quiet in the
police court these days. Every
body seems to be on their good
behavior.
Can't Point Pleasant get up a
Dewey Day." as well as other
towns.
The fellow who fools with the
slot machine, seldom gets the best
of the other fellows trick.
New houses are going up in
every part of the town, and old
houses are being remodeled.
The editor of good newspaper
has as much influence in his day
and generation as any man living,
and we care not who he is.
A Tennessee country editor ex-
plains his disheveled appearance
by saying:
We was down to Memphis. and
because we leaned our head on the
ice-box to rest, the barkeeper nail
ed our whiskers to it. We had to
cut loose with dull Barlow knife,
hence our looks.
Chairman Northcott, of the
Fourth District Republican Con
gressional committee, has called a
meeting of his committee for the
18th of June, at Huntington.
A good many seem to be anxious
to know if there is going to be a
Fourth of July celebration in
Point Pleasant. this year.
DR.. j. ii. Hysell, of Pomeroy,
has been appointed and confirmed
as Chief Surgeon in the army, with
the rank of Major. His salary
will be $1,000 90 per month.
Invitetions are out announcing
the wedding of Mr.. Jas. B. Nor
gan, Jr., and Miss SaIlie Fife, near
Buffalo, at the Presbyterian church
in that place, Wednesday evening,
June LIST at 1870 o'clock. Both
have acquaintance here and all
join with the Register in wishing
them great joy. A number of in
vitations have been received in
this place.
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oAsTezHA.
Bears the n The Kind You tlaTs Always Bought
''ss :s &1zNzzz@
Congressional Convention

OOHsrcssIOlaI OOHNcHUIOH.
Point Pleasant is undoubtedly
the proper place to hold the Dem
ocratic Congressional Convention
Besides it has been many years
since the Convention was held in
this place, and in justice ought to
come here. Point Pleasant can
accommodate the delegates in good
style, fully as well as either Hunt
ington or Parkersburg.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Sad Drowning at NzfdcIleport.
Two boys named Shuler, IL and
IA years of age, were in bathing in
the creek back of Middleport Sat
urday. One got in beyond his
depth and the other went in to
rescue him when both We're
drowned. In the meantime the
elder brother tried to save both,
but barely escaped drowning.
he carried the sad news home when
the father came, and by diving
recovered tho body of one of the
boys. The other body was re
covered later. The burial took
place Monday. 1t should be a
warming to the numerous boys
who persist in going in bath
ing in the creeks every summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
Died.E


Jessie Dayton. who lived with
Mr. Taylor Cleudenin, on Crooked
Greek, died on the night of the
Odd inst, after few hours illness
from spasms. He was buried yes
terday in the Kiucade graveyard.
At his home on Ohio Sixteen
Mile creek, Mr.. M. L. Pullin, aged
10 years. The immediate cause of
his death was dropsy. The deceas-
ed was regarded as one of the best
citizens in that neighborhood. He
is the father of Prce@S. V. Pullin,
of Henderson.
Three new regiments of the
National Guard, is being formed
in this State
The mellon bugs are destroying
the vines.
Lots of "wheelers'' out these
pretty evenings.
Read all the advertisements in
this paper.
The following is believed to be
the only English verse ever written
which contains on ''e's'':
y jovial swain may rack his brain,
And tax his fancy's might,
To quiz In vain, for tits most plain
Mt hat ! 10 RIGHT
He got his daughters Off his IYands.
And thought il quite n treat,
until he found lac had to keep
Their husbands on their feet.
He didn't mind the Harrys or
The GeorSies with their ills;
The Jacks and I'etes he rather liked,
EHarper's Bazaar
In teaching morality to school
children sufficient foundation on
which to base all the rest is simply
the golden rule.
This is a "hot time to gather
locals.
Mr.. Stephen Maokley, of Ka-
nauga, who about three weeks ago
had his toes badly mashed, met
with another accident yesterday,
while coupling cars at tie tie hoist,
his right index finger being caught
and badly lacerated. Dr.. Moss
man attended him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

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, 1898-06-01

In criticising the inability of
Sampson to find the Spanish fleet,
the American people must remem-
Der that the ocean is a big thing,
that a fleet travels much more
quickly than land force would,
and that it is no easy thing to find
a vessel or a squadron that evident
ly desires everything else in the
world except being found.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

In Chicago owls are used in
business houses to rid the premi-
ses of rats and mice.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Use DIR. Miles, NERVE PI.AsrERs for SPINAL,
WEAKNESS. AN drusgists SEN 'em Cor 25c.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

In teaching morality to school
children sufficient foundation on
which to base all the rest is simply
the golden rule.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

The VIM. Ernst had two of her
boilers cracked Saturday while be-
ing inspected at Hanley, above
Charleston, and will have to be re-
paired where she is, they being I'M
able to get up steam.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01
Ileath 81 Miss IsiancIe Hong.

Death ofsHIiss Blanche EtOgg.
Its with a sad heart that we an
nounce this morning the death d
Miss Blanche Hogg, after pro
tracted illness.
Miss Blanche was born in Ma
son county, April Esd, 1874. and
died May 24th, 1888.
The deceased was most exem-
plary young woman. who was be-
loved by everybody who was so
fortunate as to know her. She
was the pride of her mother and
the life of the household. because
of her bright, sunshiny and
lovable disposition.
She had been consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian church
for a number of years, and the
church where she VS. seen SO
often will sadly miss her.
No young lady ever lived in this
town who had more friends or was
more popular than Miss Hogg. and
her death has cast gloom over
the community.
The Register extends its deep eet
and heartfelt sympathies to the
grief-stricken mother, the brothers
and sisters of the deceased. and
and may God give them strength
TO bear up under this severe blow.
Funeral from the Presbyterian
Church, Thursday, May 18th. 1898,
at 10 a. m. Friends of the family
invited. Interment in Lone Oak
Cemetery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Matters are very quiet in the
police court these days. Every
body seems to be on their good
behavior.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

New houses are going up in
every part of the town, and old
houses are being remodeled.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

The fellow who fools with the
slot machine, seldom gets the best
Of the other fellows trick.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Who is to take charge of the ar
engagements for the great Fourth
of July celebration this year? 1t
is not too early to begin. Patriotic
feeling should be shown this year
as never before.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

A good many seem to be anxious
to know if there is going to be a
Fourth of July celebration in
Point Pleasant, this year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Cunt Point Pleasant get up a
Dewey Day." as well as other
towns.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

The editor of a good newspaper
has as much influence in his day
and generation as any man living,
and we care not who he is.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

This is a "hot time'' to gather
locals.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

A few dogs killed in this town,
would be blessing to all.
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The mellon bugs are destroying
the vines.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

DR.. j. a. Hysell, of Pomeroy,
has been appointed and confirmed
as Chief Surgeon in the army, with
the rank of Major. His salary
will be $500 90 per month.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Three new regiments of the
National Guard, is being formed
in this State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-06-01

Chairman Northcott, of the
Fourth District Republican Con
gressional committee, has called a
meeting of his committee for the
18th of June, at HUNTINGTON.
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cAmARA's FLEET
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Visayas Islands, Gen. August capitu
lating as commander of Manila and no
as governor general of the Philippine
islands,
The minister also denied that the
Spanish government had any intentio:
of ceding territory to Germany in ex-
change for her assistance.
p. M-The following dispatch from
Manila signed by Capt. Gen. August
and dated June 10, is published otlici-
ally:
1.-THE grave situation set forth in my
dispatch of June continues. The
troops are fighting on the line of block
houses which stops the enemy's adj
vance.
THE enemy has been strengthened
by desertions of the native troops.
which diminish our means of resis-
lance and may compel me to take rel
uge within the walled city.
Communication with the provinces Is
still cut and do not know whether the
detachments there viii be able to hold
out AGAINST a lack of resources.
II hope to receive assistance from the
peninsula before our means of defence
are exhausted"
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defence. and bombarded the jungle all
night long. In the meantime the IN
surgents captured Malabon and Caloo-
can. in the northern suburbs. The
Spaniards were thus outwitted, out
generated and harassed to death
During the previous night, owing to a
misunderstanding. a squad of Spanish
artilerymcn stampedcd from Maliie INTO
Manila. causing immense CONSERVATION,
it being believed That the insurgents were
storming the city.
\ Spanish officer commanding an out
post at San Juan. left his men in charge
of a sergeant. came to town ard was
found helpIcssly drunk. 1t is reported
that he was sentenced to death, a G-inch
gun at Malate, while being fred into the
woods over The Spaniards' heads, fired a
shot which struck tree and killed sew
eral Sraniards
There is Il story current here, this even
ing, to the effect that the captain and
officers of the German warship Irene
went 10 a picnic on horseback TO the
furthest outpost of San Juan accom-
panied by the highest Spanish staff OFF,
GERS. They had a champagne lunch and
the captain of the irene is said to have
made Il speech during which he declared
that the Americans will never annex
the Philippine islands while William re-
mains Emperor"
The Germans, it is further said, with
their Spanish hosts, might have been