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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

SOuISll hlOC III iSS5'i"A SSSoAOi
Tuesday night, February 7th, 1899.
Present, Mayor and quorum of
Councilmen.
City Clerk w. G. Whaley being
absent, Mr.. f. A. Stortz was elect
ed Clerk pro tenn,
Reports of Mayor, Street Com
missioner, Overseer Poor, Treusur-
er and Finance Committee, read
and accepted and ordered filed, ex-
cept the finance committees re-
port, which was ordered spread up
on the record.
A number of accounts were al
lowed
$4,000 of bonds having been
called in, the treasurer was directed
to place them in the Merchants
National Bank with sinking fund;
after receipting to Mayor for
same.
The question of the election of
town officers in March, coming up,
motion WIS made to adopt the
Australian ballot system. The
motion was amended to postpone
the consideration of the question,
to a day to DO fixed by call of
Mayor. The amendment carried.
The object of the postponement is
to examine into the special act of
the Legislature giving towns where
less than'5OO votes were cast at pre-
ceeding election, tho right 10 vote
under the law in force before the
Australia Ballot law was adopted.
Postponement was done in the
interest of economy, as it would
save the town from sou to SIS to
vote under the law which the
town election owas held two years
ago, and the tax. payers should de-
mand of the Council that it order
the election held under the special
law. To hold under this special
law, it will cost $15 or $40; under
the Australian 500 to $125. Has
the town money to throw at the
BIRDS" or "to burn2"
Seventy -four copper head snakes
were killed the other day under a
stone pile in Logan county. They
had probably adopted the place in
which they we're found as their
winter quarters, or it may not be
too much to say that they cultivate
venomous snakes over in Logan as
an excuse for other things
Since manufactured ice can be
purchased SO cheap very little froz-
en- chunks are taken from the
creek or rivers to be stored away.
Officers Smith and. Monroe have
been summoned before the grand
jury of the Common Pleas Court of
Gallia county, Ohio, and will go
down to GalIipolis to-day, to tell
what they know in regard to the
shooting of Mr.. Chas. M. Kerr at
Kerr's Station, Ohio, some time
ago by the negro Maybe, now un-
der arrest.
Tho Coughenour oil we'll over in
Gallia county, is said to be flowing
oil freely, and spouting some so
feet into the air. We get this from
the GaIlipolis Tribune.
Men With single idea are
oranks. That is why SO many are
not oranks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Our county mud holes will soon
be ready for more mud. And the
bill is paid by the people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Columbus Sehon, formerly u. y.
Marshal for West Virginia, who is
we'll known throughout the State,
is now engaged in the hotel bust
ness, being one of the owners of
the Adelphi, the leading hotel of
Huntington. He is out Of politics
and devotes his energies to running
good notwithstanding Senti-
mel.
d. S. F. Ways died last week at
Martinsburg, He was pioneer in
the B. and 0. telegraph service, and
claimed to have been the first oper-
ator stationed at Martinsburg, and
for many years was the Superin-
tendent of the b. d o. Railroad
telegraph lines. His brother, Chas.
e. Ways, is now General Freight
Agent of the B. & o. The deceas-
ed was cousin of the senior editor
of this paper. He was sc years old
at the time of his death.
"This is the greatest club town L
ever saw" said a gentleman this
morning. "There are from two to
a half dozen gatherings of that kind
every evening, 1t is impossible for
one to keep up with them. There
are the numerous literary clubs, the
women's societies of half dozen
kinds, about every secret order on
earth, to say nothing of the church
organizations. Well, 1 give it up"
Mrs. John Shrewsbury. mother
of Capt. @. Shrewsbury, of Mason
City, died at her sons home, Mon
day, February 9th, 1899, aged 81
years. Her remains were taken to
Charleston Tuesday for burial, and
was accompanied by her grand
daughter, Miss Fannie Shrewsbury
Before we were married he threw
himself at my feet.
Yes.
And now he throws things at my
head.
Col. William Hood is dead at his
home near Shinnston, Marion coun-
ty, in the 10th year of his age. He
was lifelong resident of that sec
ton, which he did much to develop,
and leaves n large estate
Among the many deaths noted
last week is that of James Lazelle,
of Vaudeville, near Morgantown,
in the 88th year of his age, He
was one of the pioneers of Monon-
gala county.
Plant your advertisements in the
Register,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Fifty-seven American soldiers
wore killed at the battle of Manila
Saturday and Sunday and 275
wounded.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

The regular February term of
the Circuit Court for Mason county
Judge Guthrie-commences to-
dav
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

A considerable number of coal
leases have been made in the Kama
wha valley recently. This seems
to point to big business in the
coal-industry here this year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Somebody has discovered that
a Bermuda onion eaten raw will
clear the head. A Bermuda onion
eaten raw will do more than that.
It will clear an entire room.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

The Legislature is not doing
much. 1t looks now, as if there
will be an extra session.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

81 would die thousand deaths
for you," said the villain in his
most silken tones. 81 fear me
muoh," said the heroine. whose
angels love was growing cold,
"that the piece will not run that
long"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Those who look at life through
shadows will, as a rule, be found to
have cast them by their own acts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Tho Coughenour oil we'll over in
Gallia county, is said to be flowing
oil freely, and spouting some so
feet into the air. We get this from
the Gallipolis Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Plant your advertisements in the
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Men with single idea are.
oranks. That is why SO many are
not cranks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

Among the many deaths noted
last week is that of James Lazelle,
of Vaudeville, near Morgantown,
in the 88th year of his age, He
was one of the pioneers of Monon-
gala county.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
A NORTHWEST GALE
A NumbM Of Vessels IN distress Aided BY tho Life
Saving Crews.

Chicago. Nov. 3.-The northwest gale
which has been raging for IS hours and
which brought the first snow of the
season 20 this locality. still continues.
IdfesaYers at various points have been
busy watching for and aiding vessels
in distress. The following vessels were
reported as being in trouble at various
points:
Schooner VIM. Dunham. two-master.
ashore near st. Joseph, Mich; steamer,
name unknown, ashore on Tin Shoals.
near Bofs Blanc island; schooner Kate
Lyons. from Cheburg TO Chicago laden
with lumber. stranded near Cathead;
schooner Elgin. for Chicago, put in at
Milwaukee, leaking badly.
The fleet Of sheltered vessels in Chi
cago harbor last night were reported
as greatly Increased. over 240 boats
have been reported in shelter during
the last two days. which makes an un-
usually large list.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
BOY WAS NOT CAUGHT.
Young Employs Of Msssrs. Henley & Sullivan Re.
fused 10 Accept Check From Stranger.

The firm Of Messrs. Henley & Sulli-
van. 10 Westminster street. reports
that on Saturday evening last, a young
man called at the store during the aD-
sence of members of the firm. and told
a lad who was in charge that he wanted
a pair of hunting shoes and pair of
walking shoes. He looked at the goods
and selected two pairs OF shoes amount
ing i'm value to SIG, one pair being $3.50
anl the either $3.50.
He rendered in payment a check for
S95 hut the boy stated that he was not
authorized TO transact any business,
mt would see that the goods were sent
to the would-bc purchasers address.
J,ho Young man then gave the name
of q. l.. Clark, q Maxcy Hall, Brown
University. There Is no such person
known at Maxcy Hall, and there seems
ro n no doubt that ths young man was
the same that called upon Johnston, the
florist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
BROWN IN FAIR SHAPE.
Hopes 10 Make a Good Showing In The Game
With Tigers al prncston.

The Brown team had its last prac-
tive yesterday afternoon before the
game with Princeton on Saturday. For
the first time this week the weather
was suitable for good work, and the
men showed the effects of { ny playing
with considerable snap.
whe eleven is weakened by the ILL.,
ness OF Sheehan. left tackle. 1t Is ev-
tremely doubtful whether he will be
able to play Saturday. His loss has
necessitated a change i'm the line. Me-
lendy, right guard has been shifted 10
Sheehans place. and Parker, "A subst-
tute. put at guard.
Brown hopes to score on Princeton,
bur the work this week has been far
from encouraging. Several times the
second eleven have pushed the varsity
across their goal line for touchdown.
Particular attention has been paid Il
facklings. a tackling dummy having
been used every day.
Bates has made considerable m
provement in his punting, ard should
find no difficulty i'm holding his own
with Wheeler on Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
THE VOTING LISTS.
Board Of carasssTs Hard al Work Making Cor
rsclols for the Coming Municipal Election.

The board of canVassers and regdstraa
tion is still engaged i'm making the
nrreSsary CnHHgGS and COTreCtIOns IN
the voting lists To be used on Tuesday
next. and the task is by no means an
easy one. Two complete lists are neces-
sary for each voting district and, OF
course the work has TO be done with
the greatest accuracy. In the third dis
trict of the Eighth ward alone there are
over 500 changes and transfers. and th"
amount OF work thus entailed can
readily be seen. Everything, however
will be completed by tomorrow evening.
Commissioner Of Public Works Smith
reports that the stone work on the new
Mill street bridge is very near COM
pletion, and than now the iron work
is being anXiously waited for. Just
how soon this viii arrive is not known
"a present.
The joint standing committee on or
dinances Of the city council Is holding a
meeting in the office of Clerk OF the
Common Council Hayden this after
noon, and quite number Of import
ant matters are being considered.
According to the records at City Hall
Eugene l.. Burlington has attached the
property Of Annie T.. Jordan for 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
SUNK BY RUSSIAN GUhB0AT.
Japanese SsallnJ Sch9Ol,T Caught Pcachng on
Russ an Fraser1s IS Fired Upon.

san Francisco. Nov. THE whaling
bark Charles w. Morgan, which has ar
rived from japanese waters, brings the
story Of the sinking Of a Japanese seal
ing schooner by the Russian gunboat
Alexis. The schooner which carried a
crew of tWenty-one men. WAS caught
poaching on Russian sealing preserves.
II was almost dark and the sealer tried
20 elude the gunboat. \ shot was fired
across her bows. but she kept on her
course Then the Russian fired upon
her Three of her men we're picked up
by the Russian boat, but the rest were
drowned. Two Japanese schOoners were
on the forbidden grounds when the
Alexis appeared.
Both schOoners tried 10 escape and
separated. one ~ them was sunk. but
in stopping 10 pick up the survivors
the Alexis allowed the other 20 escape.
1t was this schooner which the Morgan
smoke from which the news Of the ac-
cident was obtained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
WOES or AN ACTRESS.


Miss Geraldine Brown, a young girl
OF is. and comely. who claimed Man
chester as her home and who essayed
10 become an actress has suddenly dis
appeared from the Riyerpolnt theatre
after an alleged attempt at suicide.
The members Of the +. V. Philan
stock company say that Geraldine was
awfully stage struck and that when she
was refused the leading role she became
despondent and threatened to take
drug. Then she said she would drown
herself in the PawtuXet river.
James Mcbride saw the girl makine
for the bridge Thursday and seized her
Just as she was about 90 leap over the
dam. Miss Brown was induced 10 go To-
the hotel. but the attempted suic!ln
g ory had got alloat at tn. thedtrs and
she disappeared yesterday.
She was last reported IN this city.
where il was stated she was In search
VI a young man who had started Oui
with her i'm Boston 60 do song ant
dance. She said the young man jilte,
her and took her valise. Last evening
she appealed to ONerseer ~ Ehe Poo
Cummings FOR a pass to her home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
CALLED A DRAW IN 10Th.
Ben ns Barry and Henri Marshal, co'oTe1 Ban
iams, Failed 10 So lie Gu s ion Of SuneroIiI

There was a boxing match here last
night to which local sporting mon had
been looking forward for some time.
The contestants. both colored men.
were Ben De Barry of Boston and Hen
rv Marshall better known as Poke
hontos." BaItimorean. They met at
bantam weight.
After humping, punching, poking.
pounding and jabbng each other for 10
rounds neither settled their fistic SUI
periority and the referee called 1t a
draw.
In the first round the honors were
oven the second faVOring De Barry.
Tho third was a fast round, and In the
fourth "Pokohontos" silcnced DE Barry
r,r eight seconds. hut he came up
strong in the NTH. In the fifth De Barry
seemed To have gained an advantage.
and i'm the sixth and seventh was "a
favoritc I'm the eghth however. The
gong saved him from defeat. Both were
fresh in the ninth.and tenth. aud the
refer called i "a draw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
SLICK THIEF CAUGHT.


4 year ago the local florists lost quit
heavily through new swindlng de-
vice. \ young man would order plants
delivered at certain houses. TO be left
on the lawn, or side step. and which
in a few minutes he would take away
and sell az a sacrifice. This noon De-
tective Parker and Patrolman Hind
mark, of the Sd precinct laid for anI
caught man working the same game.
The young man, who gave the name OF
Edwin White, had been working a day
or two FOR Judge Stness. who resid s
at DO Governor street tlXent- ia David
MCCoid's gre nhouse. on Halsey street
this morning and ordered $50 worth OF
plants 70 be- nj TO Mrs. Stiness at
noon.
McCoid became suspicious and tele-
phOncd TO the city hall and trap was
set for White, who wulkei into il as
some OF the plants were delivered
White knew thar Mrs. Stiness was Co
be away at the hour he ordered the
plants livcred. lt was his intention
To- sell some of them to a person resid-
ing on Irving avenue. White is % years
old and a stranger here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
BABYLON BEAUx IN LUCK.


Babylon. l.. l.. Nov. S.--A new social
and charitable organization formed
here is known as the Giddy Girls Darn
ing cub.
The club was formed after fash
confederation at which il was noted
that the hose OF one of the beauN pres
erl was sadly in need Of mending, a
hole larger than a dime being distinctly
visible. His attention being called 20 the
office. he stammered that as yet he had
no ona TO mend them. Hhis set the
maidens 10 thinking and the g. q. -. &.
was formed.
According 10 the bylaws any -lig.ble
young man who does not smoke, drink
play cards or do anything real naughty
can become a patron of the society and
have his socks darned by paying 90 the
treasurer one dime per week. The FUNDS
raised VIII be devoted 20 charity.
Among the young ladies prominent in
the society are Miss Lillian Kellum,
Miss Jessie Weeks Miss Carrie Weeks.
Miss Lutte Conkln, Miss Anne Oaks
Miss Minnie Petit. Miss Annie Smith.
Miss Neutie Scudier and Miss Bessie r.
Weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
FINANCIAL.
BULLS ANO BEARS.
Leather Common Monopo|ized the
Dealings Today.
On Enormous Transactions II Rose ABOVE
SO, a Gain Of Five Points,

Wan Street. Nov. again the Doom
But today it was NOT spread over 'he
board quite as freely as IL mas pe'"
for ten days past.
Leather common had almost T"
opoly OF the sky-rocket display
1t rose TO 39ia on enormous ""''S''e
tions. 1t was at "a yesterday
Sugar, Brooklyn and the nlssest 0,
the other stocks tried ia get up q '.n"'
show. but it proved very laIi,r. hu,
body seemed To want any INNS ,.,, :
Leather. and the old saw thdt 'nO ho =
nothing in the world ike lea'hGr' ih1s tte
hrst-class demonstration III '"i0
mornings market. ,rtr
Leather common was blown uP "'t',' 80
Il looked like a paper bag iuH "a ar
all ready to pop In. .o,o
1t has risen 25 points in ABOUT t"o
weeks. IL,
The preferred Leather, al'er ~ l"''
above SO. broke sharply iWo points,
The market went off in the lasl HoUi'
wheat soft.
Cotton firm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
MULLIGAN WILL BROKEN
Jury Daoides That Tesiator Vas MOI Of Sound
Mind When He Made il.

W. Waldo Robinson will not have an
opportunity OF turning over the $4,000
state 1T by the late Henry A. Mulligan
Of Pawtucl1et to the Day Nursery Of
that city jury i'm Judge Douglas court
deciding this afternoon that the instru-
ment Offered as theliast Will OF Mr.. Null
ligan was not MADE when lie was of dis
posing mind. Esther Wellington, a
daughter Of Mr.. Mulligan. contested the
will and she was supported In the con-
test by fTGr TnOrn7T
BY the instrument the jury discarded
Mr.. Robinson was 10 have charge OF the
estate FOR time and then IL was 70 60
TO the nursery. The testimony in the
case was some OF 1t OF an interesting
nature as Il seemed TO Indicate Mr.
Mulligan had 20 speak 90 the witnesses
TO the preferred will through his attor-
ney Joseph Osfeld, Jr., was Mrs. Wei.
| HngtOn'S attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
Before Giving Il MI. West Went on Trip
10 ireland and Died There
WIDOW SEEKS TO ENFORCE PAYMENT.
Claims Holsl Was Loaned 10 Take Up Mortgages
on McKsnnas Properly, an Tia. OebI
Shgu' g. Male a Lien Upon H.

There was a further hearing today in
the appellate court Of the equity case
OF Margaret West against John Ne
Konna. The complainant seeks to have
a debt for $725 due the estate of George
J. West, deceased declared a lien on
Mr. McKenna's property the money
having been advanced TO pay certain
mortgages given by McKenna to Mary
5. Brown.
Additional testimony was introduced
On the part of the complainant today
and the defence also put in it's tss,i-
mony and the arguments OF counsel
were made.
William J. Beane testified that John
Mckenna told him on one occasion that
he was going 20 see Mrs. West and get
about S15 or 500 from her on his proper
~ though there might b. some uOu-
bic owing 10 a mortgage OF $3.50 on H.
Albert Bonely testified he also knew
John McKenna and had worked with
him. Witness said he had heard Nc
Kenna say he had to pay interest 10
Mrs. West. The amount was S42 "a year.
Harris Brown said ne received the
money paid his mother on the original
mortgage. objection on the part OF the
defendants counsel prevented MI
Brown saying what took place when
the money was paid.
Horace Clark said Mr. McKenna was
the first 20 speak Of Mr.. Vests taking
the lean in place OF Mrs. Brown.
The complainants here rested.
John McKenna, the defendant, testi'
fed the amount due on his property
was $725 when NJ applied for the mort
gage transfer He gave George j Wesi
enough money 10 reduce the sum du'
10 $500 and gave him q note for 5000 oI
which 800 a yeaF-and interest was e
b. paid. This was In 1891. Mr.. McNenn;
claimed he paid the balance OF 5000 a.
agreed and MIR. West promised him
receipt. but after the money was pai'
Mr.. West Went TO ireland and ther
died. Witness said there was no securit,
other than a note given for this loan
Scme time after Mr.. Vests death MI
MeIlenna's daughter died and he go
81 from Mrs. West. Later she refuse
to let him have more money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.
Brief bul Interesting Items tbou, Recent Happen
ngs In and About These FI2ntalIOns.

The Woman's Normal Lodge Bard
Society gave salad supper ana dance
last evening at Palestine han. The
small hall was Well iled and dancing
was tac feature of the ev ming. The
merrymaking continued until the usual
hour.
Trinity chapter Of Kings Daughters
OF Grace church will hold its first meet
ing Of the fall and winter season at the
parish rooms tonight. Election OF Off
GERS and appointing of delegates TO the
annual convention at Newport are in
order.
DR. II. Edwin Lewis, formerly Of this
city, now a prominent physician of
Burlington. VT, viii leave for that city
tomorrow afternoon after IN extended
vacation spent i'm New York, Boston
and Providence.
The third lecture in the course on as
tronomy will be given this evening i'm
Bell street chapel by Frederic Slocum,
Pm. ID. His subject will be, "The Con-
stellation in Astrology, Mythology and
Astronomy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
Henry Adams Nicely, ID. ID.
Second Bishop of Maine.
Died on the Eve OF All Saints
Day. 1899.
Aged 60 Years and . Months.

Among the visiting clergy were the
| following: Bishop Lawrence OF Massl-
| chusetts. Bishop McNickar of Rhode
! Island Bishop Niles OF New Hamp-
| shire: Bishop Han OF Vermont. and
Bishop Brewster OF Connecticut. Rev
Or. High ketchum of st. Andrews, y.
b. Rev. Melville Mclaughlin of y oN
Brunswick: Rv. j. G. Foster. Rev. L. B
Stotris. and Rev. Dr. Charles l.. Hutch
ins0n. OF Massachusetts
At Z O'Clock this morning the Holy
Communion was celebrated by Bishop
Hall and at 10 O'Clock the
Communion was again celebrated by
Bishop Niles. The body which lay in
state last eve ming i'm front OF the altar
was last night removed by the clergy
60 the Chanccl and there the clergy
watched by II all night
The funeral service took place az 1890
O'Clock this afternoon and was the reg
ular service of the church intended for
such occasions. The procession was
formed with the vested choir i'm front.
followed by the Maine clergy. Then
came the visiting clergy and Rev. Hut
son Sawyer. bearing the pastoral stan
of the late bishop
The honorary canons OF the cathedral
came next and Very Rev. Charles NJ.
Stiles dean OF the cathedral. The bish-
ops were next and then the pail bear
ers. consisting Of the young clergy as
follows: Rev. Harry Hudson. Rev a.
y. Patineau, Rev. q. Il. Nicholson,
Rev John RI Norwood. Rev. r. +.
Calvett. Rev. /. G. Foster. Rev. Arthur
Stewart and Rev. l.. w. Fowler.
Rev Or. stiles read tie funeral SER
vices and Bishop Hall OF Vermont the
prayer. At Evergreen cemetery the
burial service was read by Bishop
Niles There were many carriages al
the gave.