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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
WHAT BECOMES Of
HEPRZB CAPTURED


How Ships and Their CargOes
Captured in War Times are
Disposed of-Where the Pro-
eeeds Go.
Since the declaration Of war be-
tween the United States and Spain
our ships have captured a number
of prizes. It is estimated that the
value of the various ships and their
cargoes already amounts to about
81. 100000
In regard to the disposition Of
these rich prizes We are indebted
to some apparently well Informed
writer. who. In arecent issue ofthe
Detroit Free Press thus answers
the question
Officers of the vessels making
the captures are required to take
possession of the documents and
cargoes of the captured vessels and
to send them along with witnesses
selected from the crews of these
captured vessels to the United
States district court in which con-
demnation proceedings are to be
held. When the evidence in each
case has been thoroughly reviewed
by special commissioners. the cap
tured vessels, together with their
carpoes. are ordered to be sold, and
the proceeds arising from the sale
thereof are deposited with one of
the assistant treasurers OF the
United States subject to the courts
order. IF the prize is of equal OF
superior force to the vessel making
the capture. showing extraordinary
courage and proves on the latter's
part, the entire proceeds arising
from the sale thereof are decreed
to the captors: but if the prize is
of inferior force to the vessel max
ing the capture. only one-half of
the proceeds arising from the sale
thereof goes to the captors. while
the other half goes to the govern
ment.
Undoubtedly when the condem-
nation proceedings are held for the
purpose of reviewing the evidence
in the case of each captured vessel,
there will be various protests fled
on the part of neutral countries
claiming to be interested IN the.
captured cargoes. Rumors to the
effect that Great Britain intends
to protest against the condemna-
ton of the Buena Ventura have
already been received In this
country, but whether or not there
is any truth in these rumors re-
mains to be seen.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
Congressional Convention.

Hon. Holly G.. Armstrong. OF
Ripley, and Chairman of the
Democratic Congressional Execu-
tive Committee, has directed a let
ter to each member of the Com
mittee asking their opinion as to
the best date for holding the con
vention, and their preference as tc
place. HecompIains that he hasno
yet received reply from the Ma,
son county member.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
MilIer-BIazer.

The merry chimes of the we'd
ding bells were heard at Ashton,
W. Va, Sunday. They announc-
ed the marriage of Mr. Claude Mil
ler to Miss Addie Blazer, and the
ceremony was Witnessed by a large
assemblage of admiring friends. 1t
occurred at the home of the bride
at high noon anil II the proverb
that blessed is the bride who the
sun shines on" Is true, Mr.. Miller
and his fair bride will always be
happy, for while the words were
being recifed that linked their life,
"Old SoIH was smiling with all his
refuIeence. The bride is daught-
er of Mr. Phillip Blazer and lady
esteemed for her many good quail
ties, while her companion through
life is a worthy young man. A
sumptuous wedding breakfast was
served and over thirty partook of
it with Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, who
we're the recipients Of many gifts,
useful and ornamental Mr. and
Mrs. Miller Will make their home
at Ashton -GaIlipolis journal
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
Aulbrosia
AulbroSia.
Correspondence Nay II
Farmers Of this vicinity arc al


Correspondence Nay II
Farmers Of this vicinity arc all
busy planting corn.
Nh. VIII Childs, OF the &. & II.
bridge force had the misfortune
to mash his foot. which makes q
very painful. but We hope not
serious wound
The infant daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Odus McDermitt. We regret
to say Is very sick at this writing.
Mrs. BIance Nickols and chill
dren, OF Columbus, Ohio, are
here the guests Of relatives
M. VIM. Pullin Is on the sick
list
Nh. Noah Stout, of DyesvIlle.
Ohio. is here. the guest of his
daughter. AIrs. Wm- Childs.
Mrs. David Mercer. Who has
been very sick, We ara glad to an
nounce IS some better
Mr Al 8Ie1ToE. 81 Five AIile. Is
moving MS family nom that place
to Brighton
Nh. j. E. McGufin, Who has
been away on the e r. Andrews
for the past few weeks, spent Sun
day with his parents. IN this place
Mrs. Y. PulIin. We are sorry to
say. is no better.
Sunday School, at Rock Castle,
is progressing nicely with full at
tendance and Is success.
Mrs. j. 81. Hill and children.
of Leon, are visiting her parents
in this place
Hard times, bad roads and war,
is the talk among our people
Quite a number of our people
attended the basket dinner at Eddy
Chapel, Sunday, and report a good
time.
What has become of all the cor
respondents. have they gone to
Spain or Klondike?
PERsI- YERE-ASCE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
FARM FOR SALE.

T have a good hill and creek bottom
i farm of l05 acres. situated IN Coop
er District. about four miles from Lee
tart for sale cheap and ON easy terms
The land is principally in grass, with
some timber. well Watered a rare
bargain for some one desiring a small
farm Address. t. L Rice. SassafraS-
w Va or John E Beller. Point
Pleasant, W Va nov 10 I'm pd-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
Farms For Sale.

improved and uuimpToved. in Ar
buckle and Union Districts fer sale
Some of them are well tiDbered, and
all well watered, located IA good neigh
borhoods and close 70 schools and
churches These farms viii be sold on
easy terms ana IN quantities to suit
purchaser For further information
c. w. ATAUPIN.
apr7tf Arbuckle P. o., W Va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The constitution of the United
States gives Congress the power to
coin money and to regulate the
value thereof. Then why should
a Congressman, who pretends to
be loyal to his country, and his
constituents. vote to have the
American people put in further
bondage?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
FOR SALE OR RENT.

ITO a good tenant, for cash or grain
i rent. my farm in Waggener Dis
trict, near Locust Grove Church and
school within mile. Good ueighbor-
well wa1ered- References
c. WILLIAMSON, NJ d..
6014 ParkeTsburg, W. Va,
or JOHN e BEELER, Attorney,
Point Pleasant, w Va
april 13-tf-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Nervine and thank God that It has bright
ened my days. heightened my LIE and saved
me from the ho=-orso OF nervous proszratton-" /"
Dr.. Miles Remedies are sold by All drug
gists under positive guarantee. frst bottle
benefits or money refunded Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free TO All applicants.
DR. NILES MEDICAL CO.. EIkhart, Ind
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Awnings are up at the various
business houses in town. bikes are
out by the dozen, old hens are al
ready scratching mp the gardens.
the chronic loafers are sitting on
the store-boxes, housewives are
cleaning house and the men are
eating cold grub and swearing un-
der their breath and thinking
about enl1sting to escape, the ang-
.Iers are out with hook and line,
the johnny-iump-ups are jumping
up, the cowslips are slipping up
and everything points to the arrival
of summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

At several points in the State
there has been established recruit
ing offices for volunteers and the
regular army, but Point Pleasant
is left out of the list of recruiting
stations.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Some of the wheat spectators
are going to get their fingers burn
ed, If they don't mind how they
gamble in the ..staf of lie"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Mr.. J. ". Rhoades has raised
his residence in the Extension, and
otherwise improved If. He has a
very pretty little home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Though our soldiers are most
patriotic. many would rather kiss
a sweetheart.s cheek in camp than
smell powder in the field.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The Tippett Harness and Car
Tiags Company, sold to Hon. Jabez
Beard. of South Side. yesterday,
handsome road wagon and a set
of nice harness.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The Wheeling people are ar
ranging to give the Epworth
Leaguers a royal welcome, on the
occasion of their june convention.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The invasion of Cuba viii COM
menee this week, and the Dons
viii either have to surrender or
run into the sea.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The telephone girl has a speak
ing acquaintance with a great
many people that she don't recog-
Oize
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Dewey had not been making
any fuss about what he was going
to do, but when the time came he
just went along and did it,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
4

and be AZ xE One
physician said I had
consumption. forIhad
= cough that gave ne
no rest But = good
old physician whose
medicine had failed.
advised me 70 use Dr.
HFls RaSrorzrfre
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

When flour gets too high. Try
cornmeaI- The change will he
agreeable to both stomach and
pocket.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Our West Virginia troops have
been ordered to Mobile, Ala,
and viii leave probably to-day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Mr.. Irvin Myers, last evening,
was injured by his bicycle sheer
ing and IN attempting to save him
self the pedal struck his left foot
uroducIng a puncfured wound
which bled quite freely. but he Is
now resting comfortably.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

rAScERs AND TUXIoTsS- No eure no
~ pay Write Merrill Institute, Middle
bourne, w. Va uaayS-Sm
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18
Married.

Miss Lola Almira Wright. of
Charleston. and daughter of Capt
VIM. Wright, of this city. was
married in that city, Thursday, to
Mr.. Willard Franklin Graves, q
popular young business man. Of
Lancaster, Ohio. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR. Barr,
of the First Presbyterian Church
of Charleston.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Rev. F. ]. Caberey. of EIkins.
" Va. is visiting at Rev. Dona-
hoes. and will preach in the NJ.
E. Church, South, next Sunday
morning.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Dewey played that hand Ike a
fellow who had four kings and had
seen an ace under the bottom.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

People who have been IN the
habit of throwing glass and other
articles In the streets had better
stop the practice. It IS against
the law to throw anything In the
road and the offenders are liable
to a heavy fine. Itisa very dam
gerous practice and may result in
some one getting hurt.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The suit pending between Hess
& Neighbors. contractors and J.
Friedman & Co, has been compro-
missed and settled satisfactorily to
all parties concerned.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The Register has made an effort
to bulletin the war news but 1t
seems that many doubt the reliabil-
ity of the source of the war buIle-
tins" and after reading them climb
sixteen fight of steps to ask rs
that bulletin true?1 or How did
you get them?'' and Whatdo they
cost you?" We give the bulletins
as they come to US, and cannot say
whether they are true or not. How
ever. when news is put out headed
Bulletin the reader may gener-
ally rely on it having some founda-
ton. Other bulletins are headed
sRumored..
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Mr.. Thos. Windon, Agent for
the Columbus, Ohio. Wire Fence
Company. sold yesterday over 3
mile of farm fencing to Mr. Chas.
w. Hogsett. Of Hogsett.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Wheat is s1.75 per buahel, but
the farmers do not reap the bene-
fits. As soon as the farmers crop
comes into market, these same
speculatorz 81 drop the price
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Not a "Bulletin" could be OBJ
tanned yesterday. and people were
in ignorance of what was going on
in the country. There were all
sorts of rumors flying around, but
could be traced to no reliable
source. The Register viii prob
ably receive bulletins today, and
if so, they viii be displayed from
Bryan & Young's show window.
We want to keep the people posted
in regard to the war.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

When a man can't preach be
goes to selling encyclopaedia
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

News of a serious accident at
Hoesett, W. Va, reached here
Tuesday. Lang Hogsett's little
daughter, while frolicking around
the kitchen stove Saturday acci-
dently upset pot of boiling coffee
on herself. sustaining distressing
scaIds about the body and hips
While serious there are no fatal
results apprehended
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The women should petition the
Council for cleaner streets and
better sidewalks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The West Virginia Homeophatic
Medical Society VIII hold its an
nuaI meeting at Wheeling on May
II, at the Office of DR. Fawcett-
Several important papers VIII be
read and discussed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Toilet bags are of black leather
finished with brass, and contain
silver and cut glass toilet articles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

For the good of society, 1t Is
good that all tattlers and tale bear
ers be not believed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

And now California reports a
short wheat crop.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Is there anyone SO deluded as
for q single minute to say that
the rich monopolies of this coun-
try are not the government in
stead of the people-and the Su-
preme Court of the United States
are mere puppets to do the bid
ding of their masters. the corpora
tions and millionaires. Just stop
a minute and think OF their decis-
ion on the income tax. Why. Just
think of it, this country can com
pei father, son or brother to go to
war. but it cannot compel the rich
bond clipper to pay a tax for war
expenses Human life cuts no ice
when ShyIock's gold is to be
guarded by the claws OF the land.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Some of the farmers in the
country who have cattle to seIl.
are said to be holding them IN ex-
pectation of rise In price. Do
they want the earth for a grazing
nafch2
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

The report of the loss of the
cruiser Montgomery, proved to b,
untrue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

Essie Lewis. a nephew of Dep
uty Sheriff John Lewis. has en-
listed as a private IN Company NJ,
18th Reg. O. \. G.. at Bullet
Park. Columbus. Ohio He is of
the old stock and is willing to
fight for his country as did his
ancestors of old.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-18

r2 EgF4Es.A 46Ssse sss asas 3 2E RsaH HHs a E4s
Evening star., 1898-10-29

one which has taken advantage of this
privilege. The District Commissioners have
amended the police regulations to provide
exclusive space for these cabs at the 9Th
street station, and the railroad company
VIII extend ITS awning shed on B street to
cover the space occupied by the cabs.
Inc pennsylvania Railroad Company will
place in service on November 1 about
twenty Of its new vehicles, but this num-
Der will be increased to twenty-eight as
fast as they can be constructed
ms ne" cab service will he performed
throughout with the promptness, efficiency
ana thorouShness characteristic of the
fehnsyIVania railroad and it will provide
ior the people of Washington a reasonable
ana reliable means of transfer between
their homes or hotels and the PENNSYLVANIA
rahfoad station, and will adequately serve
the thousands of visitors who are attracted
10 the national capital 1t is the intention
OF the railroad company to provide Wash
ihgton with as fine a cab service as pre-
naits III any other city of the country and
II possible, make it superior to that I'm
London or Paris.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

station of the Pennsylvania railroad They
may be called by telephone to any address
in the city for use in conveying persons to
the station at the same rates as for SER
vice from the station Such orders will re-
celve prompt attention. The drivers will
be furnished with accurate maps showing
the distances from the PENNSYLVANIA rail.
road station to the principal points in the
city, and cards containing the rates Of
rare will be found in the vehicles
Ih1s cab service has been established in
pursuance OF joint resolution approved
by Congress on June Z, 1895 which author
lzed the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia to locate cab service in con-
nectlon with the railroad stations The
pennsylvania Railroad Company is the onlv
Evening star., 1898-10-29

GOOD FOR WELL PEOPLE AND SICK ONES
Liebig Company Extract of Beef.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
VERDICT AGAINST DEFENDANT.
John Price Declared to BE Guilty of
Grand Larceny.

The jury In the case of John Price
returned verdict shortly after O'clock
yesterday afternoon, declaring the defend
ant guilty of the larceny of s1.6S2 from
Arthur o. Babendrler of the Metropolitan n
Railroad Company, March 80, 1897. Price
received the announcement of his convic-
ton with the composure that was chara c.
teristic Of him throughout the trial The
jury was poIled, each of the twelve men
answering guilty" when his name was
called.
In the absence of District Attorney
DAVIS. one Of his assistants, Mr.. D. w.
Baker. moved the court to remand Price
TO Jail to await sentence. 1t was explain
ed by counsel for the defendant that mo-
tion for q new trial would be filed. and
therefore request was made that Price be
admitted to bail. Br. Baker urged that
70 action in that direction be taken until
this morning, when Mr. Davis would be
present; The court ruled, however, thas
no go)d reason existed why the defendant
should not be released, If proper surety
be furnished. Attorney Lipscornb stated
that Prices former bondsman, Mr.. Robert
j. Menair of New York, was in court and
ready to qualify. While awaiting trial
Price was under a bond of 5000. Mr..
Baker insisted that if the defendant was
to be released to await sentence the bond
should be $4,000. Mr.. Baker went ON to
explain to the court that the prisoner Is
high-class criminal with a bad record
something that could not be brought out
during the trial. Chief Justice Bingham
fixed bail at $4,000, and Mr.. Menair quail
fled as surety in that sum.
Price. accompanied by his attorney, Mr..
Abram Rose, and his bondsman, Mr.. Men
air. left the city last evening for New
York. The motion for a new trial must be
filed within four days and will be called up
for argument probably next Saturday.
The defense has stated that, If necessary,
the case will be carried to the Supreme
Court of the United States. The limit of
the law for grand larceny is Imprisonment
for three years in the penitentiary.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
POLICEMAN REMOVED.
Was Charged With Neglect of Duty
on Two Occasions.

Was Charged With Neglect of Duty
On Two Occasions.
The recommendation of Major Sylvester
the chief of police. that Private c. H.
Evans of the fourth precinct be removed,
to take effect the 31st instant, has been ap-
proved by the Commissioners.
Private Evans was reported the 9th of
This month for having failed to properly
patrol his beat. He admitted the charge,
explaining that he left his beat ad went
home to attend his sick wife. Major Syl-
vester disposed Of the matter then BY
warning the officer that repetition of
the offense would result in his dismissal.
A similar violation of the rules by the
oticer was reported to Major Sylvester the
22d instant. ard, III recommending the
mans removal from the force, the Major
reported to the Commissioners as follows:
Strange as it may seem. this officer was
reported the morning of October 23. 1898,
for violation of the rules similar to that
with which he was charged the 9th instant.
| have talked with Lieutenant Inspector
Cross and Lieutenant HCllinberger con-
corning this officer. and. from what they
state. it would be in the interest of the
public service if his further services we're
dispensed with. His record IS not god,
and | have shown him every fairness, as
Will be observed from the warning referred
to. If a man cannot faithfully perform the
duties incumbent upon him as an of. Ger
of this force and abuses my confidence.
especially after sufficient warning, I would
be doing the Commissioners, the public ard
myself an injustice to retain him III the
service. l recommend his removal to
take effect October 81, 1898"
Evening star., 1898-10-29
GEORGE SEWELL HELD.
COrOner's Jury Declares Him to BE
Guilty of Murder.

George Sewell, the Georgetown colored
man who shot and killed Susie Mahoney,
also colored, in her room on 9th street
Thursday night, as published in yesterday s
Star, was delivered to Warden Harris at
the Jail aboIt 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The inquest, which resulted in Sew
ell being held for the crime, took place al
O'Clock at the sixth precinct station, and
care was taken to see that the prisoner did
not follow the example of the murdered
Powell and escape.
Before going to the sixth precinct Sewell
was taken to headquarters, where he was
measured, and he was afterward photo
craphed for the gallery. He was hand
station. He was conveyed there in the
Georgetown precinct patrol wagon. A num-
Der of colored people gathered on the side
walk to get a glimpse of him.
Soon after the jury heard the evidence a
verdict was rendered. as follows: Susan
MahOney died at 90 27th street northwest.
october "a, lSDS, about 1915 m. from the
efects of a pistol shot wound of the head
ana brain, inflicted by a pistol in the
hands of George SewelI. We direct that
the said George Sewell be he'd for the ac-
ton of the grand jury"
Eachariah Brooks. the colored witness
whose ankle was broken when he pursued
and attempted to apDrehend Sewe1l was
not able to be present at the inquest Will
liam Thornton and Mary Plummer who
were visiting SUSIE Mahoney at the time
she was killed. appeared as witnesses and
told the story of the ST coting as was pub
lfshed in yesterdays Star. Deputy Cor
oner Glazebrook. who performed the au-
topsy. explained to the jury the course of
the bullet after it passed through the wo-
mans skull.
The police of the third and seventh pre-
cincts who We're Interested in the investf-
CATION were present at the inquest.