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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
Democratic Gains.

The Boston Advertiser is not
among those Republican newspa-
pers who hold that the war in the
philippines, imperialism, unpre-
cedented expenditures, big stand
ing army, etc., will be elements of
strength in the next National cam
paign.- The Advertiser has been
taking stock recently. 1t says;
Among the important Democrat
ic gains in different States since
the conclusion fthe hostilities be-
tween Spain and the United States
and in addition to the gain of 36O,-
600 votes in New York, New DER
sey and Connecticut, there may be
mentioned a Democratic gain of
nearly 10000 votes in Colorado, of
moro than 77,000 votes in Illinois
and Indiana, of about 5000 votes
in Michigan and 10000 in Mime
sofa, of 10000 in North Carolina,
of about $4,000 in Pennsylvania
and of nearly $4,000 votes in Wis.
oonsin. In about fifteen import
and States of the Union, excluding
the solid South entirely from the
list-that is, in the sections upon
which the Republican party de-
ponds for it's votes-the party has
lost about 65O,O00 votes, or more
than twice the plurality secured by
President Mckinley in 1896.
The "Advertiser" derives conso-
lation from the division of the
Democrats on the money question.
But is it more divided than the
party on imperialism
and the Philippine iniquityP Tho
admission is made by the "Adver-
tiserr that "however bitter the
Democratic quarrels have been in
the recent past they have not pre-
vented the growth of remarkable
Democratic gain and the manifes-
tation of significant Republican
loss" The question is, are the is
sues looming up at all likely to
change this trend of public senti-
ment?- Charleston Gazette.
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Kanauga, o.

CORRESPONDENCE, 27th.
Mr.. Ans. Butcher has moved his
family into WillDeem's house, and
expects to leave in few days to
hunt work.
Miss Daisy Martin and sister, of
Parkersburg, are here on visit to
their sister, Mrs. Joe Deem.
Capt. j. M. Polsley left for Lam
caster, o., today, on business.
Mr.. Fred Summers has recover
ed from his recent illness.
Mr.. j. w. Kelly and wife are
visiting their daughter in Colum-
bus.
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a NEST CASE.
That Recently Passed Eight
Hour Law Makes Trouble
for State Institutions.


CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 90
One of the objects which Suporin-
tendent w. e. Stathers, of the Wes-
ton asylum, had in making his re-
cent visit to this oity, was to confer
with the Governor in. regard to a
point of law which has been raised
concerning the hours of work of
State employees.
The act Regulating the hours of
labor on public works" passed by
the Legislature provided eight
hours shall constitute days work
for all laborers, workmen and me-
ohanics who may be employed by
or on behalf of the State" It pro-
vides penalties for those who per-
nit them to work more than eight
hours.
It is believed that the law was
intended to apply only to working
men employed on the construction
of public buildings, but the point
has been raised that all the employ
ees of the State institutions are
laborers and included in the pro-
vision of the law.
If this is held to be the case, the
number of employees of the State
will be almost doubled and the in
creased cost drumming the Weston
asylum alone will be abont $4,000
year.
The Attorney General has given
it as his opinion that the law is un-
constitutional. A test case will be
tried in the courts as soon as the
law goes into effect, May 20.
Some one has suggested that
should DIR. Stathers not increase
his force, and should the law be
held to be constitutional the max
ium penalty to which he would be
subject with the present force en-
ployed, would be seventy years i'm
prisonment and $4,000 fine for
each day he permitted his employ
ees to work over eight hours.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
Railroad Wreck.
Special to Register.

Special TO Register.
Sr ALBANs, April 9th, 1899.-
The vestibuled train No. 3, on the
@. e. o., going to Cincinnati today
about noon, when near this place
ran into an open switch, derailipg
five cars and sleeper. The fire.
man was the only one on the train
injured. But it was terrible
shaking up for the passengers, and
there was great excitement among
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03

Mrs. Fl. Keib died this morning
at2 O'Clock at her home in this
oity, from stroke of paralysis.
She had long been an invalid, and
this was her third stroke of paraly-
sis. The deceased has been resi-
dent of this place for several years
coming here from Pittsburg with
her husband and family. She was
a kind and affectionate woman,
loved and respected by all who
knew her. Her funeral will take
place Sunday.
The old soldiers, and whole lot
of the young soldiers, ought to get
together and have glorious cele-
bratien on May 3Oth.
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Robbed The Grave.

A startling incidentf of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
81 was in a most dreadful condition.
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;'
and to my great joy and surprise, .he
ment. continued their use for three
weeks, and am now we'll man. know
they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim.h No one should fail
to try them. Only so cents, guaranteed,
at Hooh's Drug Store.
1t is now said that Gov. Atkin-
son is candidate for Congress, in
the Third District.
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IIn1nnnn We'll.

We are told that the Redmond
we'll on the Ohio river bank at
Clifton, in this county, is now
pumping from three to ten barrels
of oil every day. The oil is of the
finest grade, and readily sells at
from 81 to $6 per barrel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
A Frightrul Blunder

Will often cause n horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Bolls, Felons, Corns, all Skin Erup-
tions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
% cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by CIV NJ. Hoof, Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
ohie Isiver Improvement.

1t is gratifying to know that i'm.
provement of the Ohio river is not
to languish. According to word
received from Major Bixby, of the
! United States Engineer Corps, in
charge of the matter, the work of
drilling at dam No. 13, below
Wheeling, and No. 18, near Mari
eta, will he begun as soon as a
lower stage of water develops.
This drilling which is required
to discover the kind of rock or
gravel at the base, SO that proposals
may be asked for intelligently, will
be accomplished, Major Bixby says,
so that bids may be asked at the
close of the year.
In 1896 an appropriation of 81
100000 in the river and harbor bill
was provided for these two dams,
which are to be part of a system
of twelve dams-eighteen in all
in the river from Beaver, Pa, to
Marietta. The securing of the ap-
preparations for dams 13 and 19 is
regarded as shrewd move of the
promoters of the improvement to
commit the government to the en-
tire series of dams, the cost of which
will be $1O,SOO,OOO, modest sum,
indeed, considering the immense
value of the most important bust
ness section of the country of this
great improvement. The govern
ment has expended hundreds of
millions on alleged river and har-
Dor improvements whose combined
importance is not equal to that asked
by the vast interests of the great
Ohio Yalley.-W Wheeling Register.
Reports from various parts of
the country say the growing wheat
looks unusually we'll for this senson
of the year and the freezing out"
has not hurt it. The young shoots
though not very large are healthy
and with favorable conditions from
this time on very large crop will
be harvested, A fair acreage was
sown and the crop of the country
will probably be above the average.
If you have any of the Lanoas-
ter, Pa, make of cigars or stogies,
you had better get them in shape,
as the collector is after them.
Don't sell any of them, unless you
want to get into trouble. These
cigars are stamped with counter
felt stamps SO it is claimed by the
revenue department.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
Il. Springer, il25 Howard st, Philadel-
phia. Pa, when she found that DIR.
Kings New Discovery for CONSUMPTION
had completely cured her of hacking
cough tIat for many years had made
life burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give her no help. but she
says of this Royal Curo-"It soon re-
moved the pain in my chest ana 1 can
now sleep soundly, something scarcely
remember doing berore. / feel like
sounding its praises throughout the
Universe" SO will every one who tries
DIR. Kings New Discovery for any troub-
lie of the Throat, Chest and Lungs. Price
so cents and Sl.OO. Trial bottles free at
G.. w. NJ. Hooh7s Drug Store;every bottle
guaranteed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
Thnt ThrohhInr mendncho

WOULD quickly leave you, II you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure bleod and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
TO take. Try them. Only 25 cents.
Money back If not cured. Sold by e..
w. NJ. Hooff, Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
EARNS For Sale.

have number of farms, both
improved and unimproved, in Ar
buckle and Union Districts for sale;
all we'll watered, located in good neigh.
horhoods and close to schools and
churches. These farms will be sold on
easy terms and in quantities to suit
pur haser. For further information
call on or address
@, w. MAUPIN,
apr7tf Arbuckle p. o., w. Va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03

Mr.. Sam Ferguson, of Ceredo,
was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Chas. V. Stewart, of West
Columbia, is in town.
Mrs. Jas. Neighbors left this
morning on visit to relatives on
Kanawha Five Mile.
DR.. w. P. Neale went to Bright
on this morning, on professional
business
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCulIoch
went up to South Side, yesterday,
to visit Mr.. Peter Couch and family.
Mrs. Peter Couch, of South Side,
who has been quite sick, is some
better
Miss Grace Hale went up to
Parkersburg this morning, on a
visit to friends.
Mrs. K. V. Whaley left yester-
day, on n visit to relatives in
Wayne county.
Mr.. j. H. Hutchinson went up
in the bend this morning on bus
mess trip.
Miss Helen Allen, of Little Hook
ing, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. w.
E. Allen, this city.
Hons. Rankin Wiley and @. e.
Hogg returned yesterday evening
from Montgomery.
DR.. A. r. Barbee is still at Poca,
on account of the serious illness of
Mr.. Monroe Childers.
Hon. james Fl. Couch, Jr. was
in town yesterday, on legal bust
ness.
Bernice, the little daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stalnaker, has
about recovered from an attack OF
measles.
Mrs. Lee Harper, who has been
visiting her parents in Columbus
Ohio, for some time, has returned
home.
Mr.. NJ. FL. Rose, of Pliney, was a
business visitor in town yesterday
and called and renewed his sub.
scription to the Weekly Register
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
PHYSICIANS.
$4,000 REWARD /!

T WILL pay 500. 90 reward for any
| information that will lead to the
arrest of the party or parties who
broke into and robbed my store ut
Apple Grove, on several different oc-
casions, as follows: $50 for the in
formation, $40 upon an arrest being
made on such Information, and $50
upon conviction of party or parties,
making in all 800.
JOHN S. HANLY,
mnyl0tf Apple Grove, w. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
(29S6D EARANRA STAR. 2.2I u. (20S6l)

This highly bred pacing stallion VIII make
the season of 1890 at Point Pleasant, w, Va.
Knnawhn Star is the son OF Earl Medium
and he by Happy Medium, sire OF Nancy
Hanks, 2;0I, and Riley Medium, 2:l0Ik, and
p5 hers In the $3.50 list. Earl Medium, sire
OF kunawhn star is the sire of Tom Martin,
2:llIS, who ls q full brother of KanRwh1
Star, May Bud, 2:la44; Lucy Stokes, 2ils1{;
many others. KanawhR stars dam, Molly
D., dam of Tom Martin, 2:ll1; Khnnwha
by Wilkes BOY. 2;2I!I sire or Courier Jour
others In the 2:SO list, Second dam by Egg
in the $3.50 list, Third dam Patsy, dam of
Brig B;rllg.nrolim9 m Milksi 2;ii1S, 9TH to 18th dam
Kannwhn star is n handsome bay stallion
standing 1884 hands high and weighs 1000
pounds, horse OF blood like appearance
yet with great substance He was foaled in
1885 Mt w s. McChesney's, farm, near Lex
lngton, KY, and during his campaign as a
three ycnr-old won nine races out OF eleven
starts and got his record IN winning race,
and could have done better had he been
beat 2:l2 this year ms u four-year old, as he
went trials nt that clip the l6ttcr part last
season,
lie VIII make the season at s25 to insure.
mare to be in foal.
VIII train trotting, pacing and road
horses the coming scasoi, ana Will guarantee
satisfaction. put fotlr III the 2:3O list Inst
season, For further rrticulars call on or
address r.. NJ. ALLEN,
Point Pleasant, w. Va.
II. S.-Ialso CLIP horse Mt &I.75 per hend.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03

The administration has given
out that it will prosecute this war
against the Filipinos until they lay
down their arms and acknowledge
their allegiance to the United
States, "if it takes every soldier in
the United States and every dollar
in the treasury" A bold declara-
ton, isn't it?
If the President calls for 5000
volunteers ordered by Congress,
West Yirginia's share will be 800
men, and Gov. Atkinson says he is
prepared for the call, and thinks
the States quota could be made
up within sixty days from date of
call
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03
h. M M. KnilMnY.

In talking with X. 81 M. Rail
way official, Thursday afternoon,
and in reply to our question, if the
K. 81 M. and T. & o. o. Railways
contemplated any extensive i'm
provements to their road beds, and
in their rolling stock, replied that
some very great improvements in
this direction was contemplated,
but outside of few orders for cars,
nothing had fully matured in the
other regard, yet he hoped to see
some very decided improvements
made, snch as the re-tieing of near
ly the whole line of the road from
here to Gauley Bridge, the build
ing of several iron structures to
take the place of the wooden trest-
les, the relocation and building of
new shops, and also the purchase
of several moro of the heaviest
build of engines, to accommodate
the great demand on the road now,
to haul coal to the lakes, from the
fact that the demand for West Vir-
ginia coal greatly outdid that for
Ohio and Pennsylvania coal, be-
cause of it's superiority as fuel and
steam coal.
In speaking of the shops, he said
if Point Pleasant would show the
proper energy and hustle, it could
get them, if it was finally decided
to remove and rebuild them.
Thus you see this great line from
the head of the Great Kanawba
Valley to the great lakes, and the
route which every traveller in that
direction takes, is getting hustle
on itself, and will soon have as
good and as fast track as any road
in the country. The K. & M. and
It. & o. O. are very popular with
the travelling public. Whom. you
go to the lakes take the K. & M
and L. & o. @. Railways. Parlol
cars on all through trains, and
their regular coaches are of the
best, and their officers obliging and
accommodating.
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Personal.

PERSONAL.
From Wednesdays paliy.
Mr.. j. p. Hambrick, of yeranda,
was in town yesterday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Long, of Beech Hill,
was in town last night
Mr.. l.. r. Cox, of Beech Hill,
was visitor hero yesterday.
Mr. j. e. Frazier, of Putnam
county, was business visitor in
town yesterday.
Hon. FL. It. Fry, President of the
County Court, was business visi-
tor in town yesterday.
Mr.. FL. G.. Porter left yesterday
evening on business trip to Ness
City, Kansas.
Mr. Chas, Harris, hustling
merchant of Leon, was in town
last night
Mr., F. p. Miller, of Capehart,
cash dealer in all kinds OF. country
produce, wassin.town yesterday on
his way to Pittsburg, with a large
shipment of produce.
Maj. Howard Atkinson, Lieut.
Clarence Burdette and Lieut.. Hen
ry Fry. of Charleston, late officers
of the I'd w. Va Vol. Inf, are in
the city, the guest of friends.
j. w. Keister, of Ashton, hust-
ling young business man, has pur-
chased the hardware store and tin
shop of Mr.. f. B. Risk. Mr.. j. M.
Adkins will have charge o the
store for the present.
Lieut.. L. O. Somerville and sis
ter, Miss Jessie Somerville, were
visiting Miss Mamie Nease, at
Athens, Ohio, yesterday. Miss
Somerville will return to her home
in Pleasant Flats today.
From Thursdays Daily.
Mr., Jake Kuhn, of Pittsburg, is
here on a visit to his wife.
Mr.. T. r. Wilkinson, of Graham
Station, was here yesterday.
Capt. w. w. Cole and wife have
returned from several days visit to
their farm back of Cheshire, Ohio.
County Commissioners, Mr.. j. L.
Thorn, of Wyomn, was a business
visitor in town last night
Mr., Mount Fndley, living with
his father, Mr.. Jake Fadley, on a
part of the Beale farm, is quite sick.
Mr.. T. l.. Mcclellan, of Wash
ington, Pa, was in town yesterday,
looking over Mason county's oil
field.
Capt. p. f. Spencer was called
homo from Cincinnati on account
of tho sickness of his oldest son,
Harley, who has tho typhoid fever.
DR.. w. w. Armstrong, of Rip
ley, stopped off here last night on
his way home from Washington,
d. c., whero he accompanied his
sister to consult physician.
Mrs. Joe Varian, who has been
at tho Spencer Hospital for several
weeks, under treatment of Superin-
tendent DIR. l.. V. Guthrie, has re-
turned to her home in this place,
much improved in health.
rrom Fridays DniIy.
Mr.. Sam Ferguson, of Ceredo,
was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Chas. V. Stewart, of West
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03

A Virginia railroad was made to
pay $15 for killing a rooster. The
engineer said he spoke to the gen
tleman as kindly as possible with
the whistle, but when he dropped
one wing on theground, raised one
eye heavenward, and commenced
whetting his spur on the rail, for
bearence ceased to be virtue, and
he litinto him with thirteen freight
cars, and forwarded him to the
happy scratching ground by the
lightning express.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-05-03

1t is almost impossible for a
young man who smokes cigarettes
to get good position, and if he
does get it, it is next impossible
for him to hold it. Responsible
positions are filed by men whose
heads are clear, and whose bodies
are strong. Boys, drop the vile
habit if you ever expect to amount
to anything.
Douglas Island news., 1899-04-05
Lockie and the News.
An Interview that Failed to Pan Out.


 A News man met Lockie McKinnon at Juneau the other day. He is one of the discoverers of the rich placer fields of Atlin. We tried to interview him, but with poor results. While talking to him our friend Blackett informed the Atlin man that we were the editor of the Douglas Island News. We pop ped an interrogatory at him and this IS the way he broke loose.
 "Iwant to say to you that you have got the best paper in Aalsska. It beats all of them"
 We thanked him for the compliment and again asked about Atlin.
 "I don't want to flatter you," said MT. Me. "but I wouldn't give your paper for all of them. 1 took a copy into Atlin with me on the last trip"
 Several attempts followed by the News man to get some Atlin items, but Lockie would talk about the News so we had to give it up.
 When the News was started it was generally supposed that it could live but short time, that to conduct it as a religious journal was entirely out of the question, but the prophets have all failed in their predictions and the News goes merrily on, adding new subscrlb- CTS and new patrons everywhere. No, it is not only the women and children that cry for it, but the strong, sturdy mine owner carries it with him for a daily guide of conduct.
Douglas Island news., 1899-04-05

Thompson's intention to go up to Five Fingers and anchor for a higher tide. When the Topeka ran onto the rocks she sounded signal of distress which was soon answered by the ManZanlta: The latter boat arrived and rendered all the aid possible. She came within an ace of capsizing before she got into position to take the passengers on board. Everything was quiet and or derly. I did not hear word ot censure against the Captain or any of his crew. The Topeka for time lay on her star board side, but before we left she right ed herself. She swung her stern onto q buoy that pounded her bottom con- siderable. Of course, 1 do not know the extent of her injuries, but the wa ter poured into her so fast that the pumps were pOwerless."
 When asked as to the damage to her cargo, Mr. Savage said:
 "My opinion is that her cargo will not be greatly damaged. l do not be- Heve she will sink deep enough into the water to reach the freight. may be mistaken, but that was my judg- ment when 1 left the Topeka"
 Mir. J. J. Calhoun, father of Mrs, Frank Bach of this city, was also pas senger on the Topeka. He is an old timer in this part of Alaska and has lived at Juneau for years. A News man looked up MT. Calhoun and gain ed. what we consider, some valuable information concerning the cause of accident. His description of what fol- lowed when the Topeka ran onto the rocks is about the same as already stated, but as to the cause for running onto the rocks. MT. Calhoun said:
 1.-The ManZanita was in the narrows for several days to see that the buoys were in place and to locate others where they were necessary. It seems that near the place where the Topeka ran onto the rocks, she put in a buoy of which the Captain of the Topeka knew nothing, and he mistook this newly placed buoy for the one further ahead and instead of keeping in the channel the Topeka was thereby run entirely out of it. l do not consider that Capt. Thompson is to blame for the accident. If he had been informed of this new buoy the accident would not have hap pened."
 The Wolcott made trip to the To peka and brought back the perishable freight which was promptly delivered to the owners. She returned early Sunday morning and left for the mar, rows again Sunday afternCo1. The cargo was unloaded on lighters and will be lowed to Juneau by the Vol colt.
 Divers and mechanics accompanied the Wolcott on her second trip and the holes in the bottom of the Topeka will be patched up and she will return tc Seattle for permanent repairs. Her in juries are confined to the hull and she will make the return trip with her own power.
 Supt. Robinson has shown himself to be the right man for the position he holds, for owing to his prompt action and display of good judgment, the Pa; citic Coast Steamship Company will not be heavy loser by the accident.