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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
AkIn Anonsad.

Springfield, Ills, May 5.-Detective
Jones of Springfield, who was assigned
by Chief of Police Castles to try to To-
cate the person who placed gun cot
ton in the exposition building, where
1000 Illinois troops are quartered, as
serts that w. Akin, the man arrested
on a charge of robbing w. t. Hark-
ness, secretary of the Anaconda Min
ing company of New York. is the cul-
prit who placed the explosive. Jones
saws Akin is a sham detective.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
war News.

War news comes very slowly
now owing to the censorship on
the cable and telegraph lines. 1t
may be well that censorship is
resorted to, otherwise the newspa-
per correspondents would give
much import mt information to
the Spanish of the movements of
the navy and army. The news
will be good enough when it
comes for it will announce victory
to our arms.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
FHREE THgoRIBs ADVANCED
viii He Seize Porto Rico, Matanzas or
Fight on High Seas
CHANGE m scaLEYs SQUADRON.
~ che Addition Of the New Orleans TO
tho Hampton Road Contingent
the frying Squadron Assumes
oharacter OF Hattie
Fleet.

washington, May 5.-No confirma-
ton is obtainable of the various re-
ports concerning movements of ADJ
miral SIMPSONS fleet
Persons, who from their official posi-
ton might be supposed to share the
confidence of the administration, are
credited with the statement that the
admiral has gone to seize Porto Rico,
and this statement Is made after con-
ference with the executive.
ON the other hand it is asserted with
almost equal positiveness that the
feet has gone to meet the Oregon and
bring her in safety to the north
Still another report is to the effect
that the admiral has gone to seize Ma
tanzas, to be used as a base of opera
tons.
The oficials refuse absolutely to
make public the plan of the strategy
board, and thus give aid to the enemy.
Therefore, these conflicting theories
as to the plans of the fleet can be only
judged in the light of their probability
when viewed in connection with the
usual methods of warfare.
Thus, to lombard Matanzas without
at the same time being able to land a
sufficient force to seize and hold the
place, would seem to be very bad STRAIT
egg, and the fact that SIMPSONS feet
was accompanied by no troop trans
ports would seem to negative the idea
that he had gone either to attack Ma
tanzas or seize Porto Rico.
To attempt the latter would require
strong landing force, in view of the
number of Spanish troops on the island
and in addition 1t may be suggested
that Admiral Sampson would be very
loath to run the risk of having one or
more of his best ships completely dis
abled by attacking forts needlessly,
and thus leave his feet inferior to the
Spanish force.
A significant movement is the addi-
ton of the warship New Orleans to
Commodore Schley's squadron at
Hampton Roads in place of the Co
Iumbia.
This seems to indicate a complete
change in the character of the squad
ron, which, instead of being flying
squadron in the ordinary sense, has
now assumed the character of a battle
feet.
Without being as speedy as at first
organized, Commodore Schley's squad
ron is now probably able to meet on
even terms at least, the formidable
Spanish armored cruisers. which sailed
from Cape Verde for an unknown des-
tination. In view of this action of the
department, and particularly If Schley
should be reinforced by some torpedo
vessels, it may be assumed that he is
about to start in quest of the Spanish
squadron.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
PAIN is TUAULTuOuS
Rfotous Mobs Break Out In Many
Cities Of the Provinces.
TROOPS HRLp IN BARRAOKs.
nigh Handed AEeasures Considered Neces-
sary to Keep In Check the Masses
and Adversaries OF the Tot
tering Monarchy.

Madrid. May 5.-The disturbances
caused by the high price and scarcity
of food continue in the Spanish Prov
inces. There have been frequent con-
hicts between the rioters and the civil
guards and footing and shooting are
reported from various points
At Barcelona there has been re-
newed run on the bank. the holders of
notes demanding silver.
Riots are occurring at many places.
Martial law has been proclaimed at
.Carthagena-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
MORE MEN WANTED.

The Quota of West Virginia Not
Yet Full, Only About One
Half Enough Have Enlisted.
The latest advices from Camp
Lee. (Kanawha City, where the
West Virginia troops are gathered,
are to the effect that there are no
more than 600 men there which
leaves large deficit 10 be provid-
cd for by enlistment.
If Governor Atkinson will COM
mission some one in Point Pleas
ant to recruit for the volunteer ser
vice, Point Pleasant would soon
enroll company, and the county
one or two more.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
A Natural Inference.


When I'm sitting ON the beach,
Hurry close To tste.
And he holds my hand, convinced
Nobody can see.
Up comes my old chaperon,
Crying, "Come, my pet,
You must hurry home Mt once,
For your shoes are Wet-n
When the seas a-glInt with CLEANS
From the moon above,
Aud the music dreaminefy
Whispers low OF love-
And 1 linger on the porch,
TEDDY by my side,
And he's begging for a kiss
Will not be denied
With horrid shawl, my bare
Shoulders to enfold,
Comes my chnperOn, and says,
Dear, you will like coldP'
As girl she must have been
Wild as wild can be,
Or how could she know so well
When TO look for me?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
We are indebted to MI. DO,

We are indebted to Mr.. Joe.
Ceiner, the popular clerk in the
clothing department of Messrs
Friedman & Co.'S store. in this
city. for a fine picture of the
Maine" which was blown up in
Havana Harbor. February 10Th,
1898, and which has been so re-
Gently avenged by Admiral Dewey,
in the destruction of the Spanish
feet at Manila.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
commencement.

Tuesday night was the occasion of
the Commencement exercises of
the Point Pleasant High school.
Long before the hour for begin
ming the interesting program ar
ranged for the occasion, the large
court room was filed and jammed
with people, until there was not
standing room, and many who went
later were turned away because the
crowd was so great that they could
not get inside the door. This at
tested the deep interest our people
feel in our schools and the cause
of education, and the pride they
had in their children.
Promptly at the hour designated
the exercises opened when the fol-
lowin excellent program was car
ried out to the letter, except that
Miss Alvena Hess sang a solo en-
titled "There is Room for One
More Star" the rendering of which
brought forth rounds of enfhusias-
tic and patriotic applause:
PROGRAM.
Invocation-Rev. A. E. Grover.
Music-Quartette
yirgie Lee Hughes Footprints on
the Sands of Time
Mary Louise Nineteenth
Century"
-, ;fo
Music, Solo-Miss Josephine Hess.
Charles j. Hogg-"war."
Eunice L. English-''Dawning'
Mary Sue NeaIe-''American Liter
ature'
Music-Quartette.
Fred Stone-''Pyramids.
Mamie l.. se-"Waterloo."
Janet McCuIIoch-''How Desirable
is Knowledge"
Music, solo-Miss Katherine NJ.
Neale.
Presentation of Diplomas-John L.
Address to Class-Hon. CHARLES E.
Hogg.
Music-Quartette.
Benediction-Rev. w. ]. Holt.
Altogether it was an evening
profitabIy spent by delighted au-
dience, and praise and compli-
ments for the young graduates
who acquitted themselves so ably
and SO creditably came from every
part of the audience.
The exercises showed that the
Principal, Assistant Principal and
Teachers in this school have been
careful and pains-taking in teach
ing and imparting to them that
knowledge that is to fit them for
the duties of citizenship and bust
ness life.
The Register will not close this
article without congratulating the
"Class of 1885," for the splendid
manner in which they acquitted
themselves, and now that they have
their Graduating Diplomas may
they often refer to them with pride,
and as they go out into the world
and assume the responsibilities of
citizenship and business life; may
they always be as successful as
they were Tuesday evening, May
Sd, 1898.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The railroad men who joined the
gold clubs" under coercion, two
years ago, that the American
mills might be opened to American
labor" are finding out that matters
are just exactly the reverse of what
was promised.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting out
oil COILS and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot. tired aching
feet. Try it TO DAY. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. By mail 25c. in
stamps Trial package FREE. Ad
dress, Allen S. Oimsted, lie Roy, \. Y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The creeks are getting SO low in
different parts of the county that
saw-mills have to shut down.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The United States of America
has never been worsted in a war.
This is a remarkable record, and
one without parallel among the
great nations of the world. All of
our wars have been fought for the
sake of freedom, and in the cause
of humanity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Mr.. William Arthurs has moved
into Mrs. Capehart's cottage on 7th
street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Mr.. Name Curry has purchased
from Mr.. Vim. Arthurs, his house
and lot on First street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The town Board of Health should
inspect the alleys of the town, as
we'll as theshackyarls.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

There is no politics in this war,
Democrats. Republicans, Populiste,
Prohibitionists and all are giving
the administration a hearty sup
port.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The case of the State VS.. For
tune Settles, for felony, was con-
tinued to next term.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The best thing that can be said
about bareback is that it is always
just what it is cracked up to be.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Madrid, May 5.-The disturbances
continue in the provinces. Looting
and shooting are reported from various
points.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

A newspaper is not an honest
party paper that will not expose
and codemn the wrong in its own
party as well as in ranks of the
opposition. A paper that can see
no wrong in its own party-when
there is wrong and rottenness. is,
properly speaking, Doodle organ,
because it is dishonest.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

GallipoIis Islend is called Cuba,
and it is said not only to be held by
the Spanish and Insurgents both,
but Portecurios, also. IF they
don't look out Marshal Kuhn's
Flying Squadron will sail into the
harbor some day and give it q
bombardment that will shake this
section of the continent Gallipo-
lis Tribune.
And if your officers commit any
such rash act on "West Virginia
SOIL" our authorities will treat
them as kidnappers and invaders.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

We are trying to get our house
above high-water, and need every
cent now due from our patrons.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Now that the Court House we'll
has been repaired, let the Court
House Commissioners also turn
their attention to the Jail pump,
which is badly out of repair
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Asparagus has reached the point
where it can be used as an orna-
ment over the looking glass in the
back parlor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
0ASTo7EA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
S So: !: 's' lm1 q 3 r.,

Spanish spies are engaged in
blowing up powder mills in the
United States. Every powder mill
should have a strong guard of
nervy men around it, and when a
Spani h emissary approaches send
him to the "other side of Jordan. -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
Died.

Mrs. Ella Walker, wife of Mr..
Elmer Walker, living on Salt creek,
died Monday. May I'd. 1898, aged
80 years. Funeral this afternoon
at 200 o'clock. Interment at Mt.
Pisgah.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The month of May came in with
warm sunshine and gentle breezes,
which was great relief to every
body who was t.ble to be on the
streets. The leaves on the trees
and shrubs have grown more in
the past twenty-four hours than
they did during the entire month
of April.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

None have been more 10y al to
the principle of fusion than the
free silver Republicans. Since
they severed ties with the Repub-
lican party in 1896 they have
steadfastly worked to. strengthen
the Democratic party, and SO pave
the way to success and the tri-
umph of the principle they saw
emblazoned upon its banners-free
silver. They have worked for the
Democratic party fully believing
that its success would assure the
early re-opening of our minis to
free silver coinage, seeing that this
assurance was written on its ban
ners in foremost place, almost to
the exclusion of all else, and fond
ly dreaming that in itssuccess they
would share.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

There is still an opening in the
ranks for a few more patriots.
Come, boys, don't be backward.
You wanted to fight and you should
not change your minds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Even the women are patriotic
this year and are not betraying
half the usual interest in the sum-
mer styles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Mr.. Pat. Tucker, brakeman on
the K. & NJ. R'y., and who resides
in this place, has resigned his po-
sition, and enlisted in the National
Guard, now in camp at Kanawha
City.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Mr.. Curtis HyseIl has closed his
saloon and is going to Columbus
to keep boarding house, expecting
to leave Wednesday. -Gallipolis
Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The case of the State VS.. Burton
charged with having thrown arock
through an o. R. R. train above
Mason City last fall, has been
nollied by the Prosecuting Attorney
in Court and the defendant dis
charged from custody.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Mr.. P. G. McDade is talking of
laying a pipe from his water tank
to supply houses with water around
the squares on which it is located.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
sUEp FoR 3 MlLuoN.
The Seven aIIlion Dollar LuninE Esht,
Involved It Litigation.

Involved 1t Litigation
San Francisco, May George Whit
tie, one of San Francisco's leading
business men and capitalists. has been
sued in the superior court for more
than $1,000,000.
The plaintiff is Oscar Luning, a SON
Of the late Nicholas Luning and a
brother-in-Iaw of Whittle. Nicholas
Luning died in 1890, leaving an estate
which was subsequently appraised at
Ilore than 100000.
By his will he bequeathed the mil
lions which he owned to his five chile
dren share and share alike.
No distribution of the estate has
ever been made. Under the Will George
WhittIe and NJ. B. Langhorne were
named executors.
On Whites advice the children
united their interests in a corporation
known as the Luning company. OF
which futile was made the president
and Langhorne the secretary The
original interest OF Oscar T. Luning In
the corporation was worth in the
neighborhood of 81, 100000. This is
held by Whittle under two trusts which
Luning now asserts he~was induced to
execute through fraud. at the time
when he was incapable of transacting
business on account OF his over
indulgence In liquor. The case takes
the form of a suit In equity.
Electric SearchlfEht.
Pasadena, Cal, May 5.-The United
States government has completed ar
engagements for borrowing the electric
searchIight at Mount Lowe. It win be
used at night to sweep the bay and the
Golden Gate. This searchlight was at
the time of its construction the largest
in the world It was used at the
Worlds fair at Chicago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

1t is not likely the town council
will be in condition, financially, to
do any street paving this season,
but it will have money enough to
give Main street good graveling,
and to straighten up the curb
stones.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
Sc. Panl Cheered.

Philadelphia, May 5.-The big auxil-
Sigsbee on the bridge, left Cramps
shipyard at $500 a. m. and steamed
down the Delaware river to League
island navy yard, where she dropred
anchor. The passage of the st. Paul
down the river was the signal for a
great outburst of enthusiastic patriot
ism, and the reception that the new
cruiser and Captain Sigsbee received
was a truly magnificent one. Along
the shore crowds of people were con-
gregated wildly cheering as the st.
Paul majestically sailed down.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

A train load of volunteers and
cavalry horses, passed here over
the Ohio River Railroad en- route
to Kanawha City, yesterday even
ing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Syracuse, Ohio, beats all the
other towns in the growing of
plums, while for fine peach orch
ards Letart, w. Va, and surround
ing country takes the palm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

John Lyons, who has a large
fine peach orchard back of Letart,
was in town yesterday, and says he
viii have considerable amount of
the delicious fruit yet nothwith-
standing the severe blight. and
that his neighbors viii have also
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

The other day while Mrs. A. r.
Lasley was standing on a chair
renovating the top shelves of a
cupboard, she fell backwards,
fracturing the bone of her right
arm above the wrist.-Gal. Jour
nal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

A regular city engineer for this
town should be employed by the
council 1t would save lots of
money to the town, besides getting
our streets and sidewalks On a
proper grade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
To those living

y LLIOSC IIVIHN
in malarial districts TUFTS Pills
are Indispensable they keepthe
system in perfect order and are
an absolute cure
for sick headache, indigestion,
malaria, torpid liver, constipa-
ton and all bilious diseases.
TUFTS Liver Pills
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy Hulled Corn.) Elegant lunch
in MIX. ct. can, 10c.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11

,SCC%SG0"
Having
ever Failed You.
MAY srnrET. nrwyenn err~
We are trying to get our house
above high-water, and need every
cent now due from our patrons.
The case of the State VS.. For
tune Settles, for felony, was con-
tinued to next term.
The creeks are getting SO low in
different parts of the county that
saw-mills have to shut down.
Mr.. Name Curry has purchased
from Mr.. VIM. Arthurs, his house
and lot on First street.
Mr.. William Arthurs has moved
into Mrs. Capehart's cottage on 7th
street.
The best thing that can be said
about bareback is that it is always
just what it is cracked up to be.
The town Board of Health should
inspect the alleys of the town, as
we'll as theahackyards.
Asparagus has reached the point
where it can be used as an orna-
ment over the looking glass in the
back parlor.
Even the women are patriotic
this year and are not betraying
half the usual interest in the sum-
mer styles.
Mr.. P. @. McDade is talking of
laying a pipe from his water tank
to supply houses with water around
the squares on which it is located.
Mr.. Mott Barton, of Henderson,
has been up at Syracuse, Ohio, re-
pairing boilers and engines for the
Syracuse Coal and Salt Company.
Decoration Day, will be May
Both, and it is time some arrange
ments we're being made to proper
5y observe the day in this place.
The other day while Mrs. A. r.
Lasley was standing on chair
renovating the top shelves of
cupboard, she fell backwards,
fracturing the bone of her right
arm above the wrist-Gal. Jour
nal.
Chas. Reed, who was tried at
this term of court for stealing
horse from Mr.. s. d. Hanna. was
found guilty by the jury, but not
sentenced yet.
Mr.. Pat. Tucker, brakeman on
the K. & NJ. R'y., and who resides
in this place, has resigned his po-
sition, and enlisted in the National
Guard, now in camp at Kanawha
City.
A train load of volunteers and
cavalry horses, passed here over
the Ohio River Railroad en- route
to Kanawha City, yesterday even
ing.
The volunteers may not see
Cuba but they will learn all about
camp life and be ready for active
service hereafter at the shortest
notice.
The foundation for the Standard
Oil Company's steel tanks, at this
place is being put down. The
tanks will be located in the Ohio
River Railroad yards.
Mrs. Stone, wife of DIR. Stone, of
New Haven, W. Va. held the lucky
number and won the first of the
six bicycles to be given away by
the New York Clothing House.
Mrs. Stone chose a handsome
ladies' wheel.-Pomeroy Demo
crat.
John Lyons, who has a large
fine peach orchard back of Letart,
was in town yesterday, and says he
will have considerable amount of
the delicious fruit vet nothwifh-
standing the severe blight. and
that his neighbors viii have also
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-05-11
To Learn About spanish F1eet.

Tampa, Fla, May 5.-The steamer
olivette, which has been lying at the
docks at Port Tampa with banked fires
for several days. sailed suddenly for
Key West On board were Lieutenant
Colonel w. H Lawton of General Shat
ter's stan. inspector general of the
Southwestern district, and Commodore
Watson. It is supposed that Colonel
Lawton's trip is for the purpose of
gathering all the information possible
as to the movements of the Spanish
fleet, and the disposition OF the Spanish
forces in Cuba