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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

The cutting of the price on
sugar which has been going on for
the last two years is to come to an
end and the price will be inoreas-
ed. The sugar trust has at last
gotten options on all of the inde-
pendent refineries, including that
of the Arbuckles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

South America has greater unde-
veloped resources thnn any other
Its soil can produce
any crop grown on the earth, and
it's mines of gold and silver and
coal have been scarcely touched.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

The chronic grumbleri is a chron-
ic grumbler and you cannot make
anything else out of him no matter
what you do.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

England is calling for more
troops, but the Tommies at home
are no longer fighting for the priv
iIege of being first to reach the re-
cruiting office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20
Made an assignment.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Dec. II -.
w. A Maddy. furniture dealer, as
signed generally today to t. s.
Scanlon Assets, $1,000; liabilities
unknown
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

We like that man or woman who
is not suspicious of every other
man or woman. For with what
measure ye meet it shall be meas
ured to you again"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20
GLOOM IN PALACE AND Hut,
Many Officers Fieins Noted on 1eIisrsl
hlstbpea,s faleinl Poll.
OWING WAY 10 RAGE.
War once Being Openly Censured
For Its Alleged NIismanage-
ment-A startling Report
From Natal That Lacks
Confirmation.

Pietermaritzburg. Dec. 14.-It is re-
ported here that Generals Butler and
Clery have entered Ladysmith and
have captured 10000 Beers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

have escaped fearful loss. All agree
that che Beers fought throughout with
the utmost gallantry. Their sharp
shooters seldom missed the mark.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20
Pnxs1c1AMa.

A. IL. BARBEE, Nj. D.,
Northwest Cor. 9th and Main Sts.,)
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VA.
Office hours from a. m. to p. IN. ard
to 10p. m. (may 3, 1882
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

A five-cent counterfeit, light in
weight, dated 1890, has made it's
appearance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

Congressman Freer has intro
duced bill to pension Benz. Strib-
ling, colored, of this place. We
rise to ask, when was Ben. an en-
listed soldier, in what. company and
what regiment?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

Congressman Roberts has wept
and found that he who weeps must
weep alone as far as Congress is
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

London, Dec. 14.-The British war
office has heard nothing of the story
of the relief of Ladysmith. The Off
cials do not credit the report, as, they
add. the relief of>the place at such an
early date is believed to be practically
impossible.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

We arc in receipt of the catalogue
and circular of information of the
Pennsylvania College of Embalm-
ing. MIR. j. b Tippett. of this
place, is one of the stockholders in
this institution, and would be
pleased TO give any information
desired from persons that are think.
ing of attending a college of this
kind A splendid opening for
young men desiring to take up a
profitable profession.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

The golden rule, as revised to
date-"Do others, or. they will do
YOU"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20
Tecumseh's Gunner Dead.

Clyde Williamson, of Ravens
wood, and nephew of Capt. Ii. @.
Williamson, of near Leon, and
gunner on the Teoumseh during
the Spanish American war, died in
Havana, December 4th, 1899, of
yellow fever Word was received
of his death, by his parents on
Sunday last, and it was great
shook to them, as we'll as the whole
community who knew him SO we'll.
After January 1st, 1900 the
street lights will be changed, and
more lights added.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-12-20

from Fridays Dailn-
Mr.. Hamilton Weaver, of New
Haven, was visitor in town Thurs
day.
Mrs. j. w. Franklin and two
children arrived here this morning
from Newport. Ky. on 81 visit to
relatives.
Mrs. II. E. Swanand little d,mgh-
Ter Alberta, arrived here yesterday
from Wellsburg, to visit her moth
or, Mrs. M. A. Fl. Gibbons.
Mr.. j. @. Carlyle, who has been
at Look 6, at Mahan, Pa, for some
time, in charge of a gang of men,
returned to his home in Hender-
son yesterday afternoon to remain
until the weather opens up again.
Everybody is glad to see "Joe"
back again, as he is good, jolly
fellow, and makes friends with
everyone he meets.
Mr.. j. Il. GiIlfllen, of Putnam
county, was, in town last night,
Mr.. Giil6llen has recently returned
from Washington State, where he
and his three brothers, William,
Edward and Frank and Mr.. j. d.
Rockey have engaged largely in
the lumber business. Mr.. GiIlfllen
having sold his interest in the
lumber business here to Mr.. Chas.
Grant, ho will, about January
1st, leave for Washington and his
family will follow him in the spring.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24

DR.. Mudd. who bound up Wilkes
Booths broken leg. was convicted and
sentenced to the Dry Tortugas for life.
We believe. At the end or eight years
OF Imprisonment, the President. on a
careful re-examination Of the evidence.
pardoned him. He mad. unfortunately
known Booth. and the latter In his
flight called upon him to dress his
broken leg. But the evidence on which
he was convicted by an excited court
martial was SO fiimsy that Justice Of
the Peace would not have considered
Il. The air at the time was full Of
conspiracies. The assassination OF a
President put the nation beyond self
control. 1t demanded vengeance and
1t could not wait. Even then, there
were men who never lost their heads,
and believed and said that 1t was for
the Civil courts and not for court
martial to try the accused.
Under these circumstances We should
hesitate, as Americans, to denounce
the French people.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
A SENSATIONAL RxpORr.

The San Francisco Call Of the 18th
contains sensational extracts from =
report said TO have been by q special
agent sent by the War Department to
examine the condition Of AFFAIRS In
Luxon. The Call declares that the re-
port was pigeon holed. but that the ex-
tracts which It publishes are genuine.
The Calls language, which seems to be
justihable II the facts related are true.
is: 1T tells plainly and directly OF the
jealousy. chickering's and dishonesty Of
certain ofiicials In the army and navy.
OF the misinformation constantly sent
out to the public, of the shameful
treatment of the wives and daughters
OF the natives by some OF the Ameri-
can troops, Of the gross iffcompetency
OF many political appointees and Of the
heartless conspiracies on the part OF
men in public and private life to rob
beth the natives and this Government"
There is nothing remarkable in this
report. 1t is with some modification
merely repetition Of scores OF re-
ports made to the Government during
the Civil war, and which are accessible
now to the reader. The jealousies ex-
listing among the Officers are of the
same kind that made the brave heart
OF President Lincoln SO weary during
that war. Regarding the treatment Of
the enemy, can We expect the soldier
to show Difference, or even kindness to
people he is expected to kill? What
we call the "treachery" OF the Fllipi-
nos, they call patriotism" And II
they take advantage Of opportunities
to kill our men by ambuscade, and
false flags OF truce. will not our men
retaliate In their evaporation? As for
looting and rapine, they are the in
cidents OF war. The German proverb
Is, when war breaks out, the devil
enlarges hell" Its condition cannot be
very materially changed by treaties or
| preaching. The men who deliver ora
tons. and write poetry about the
nobility of war, are not out OF the
ranks. One may imagine an army Of
chivalrous knights, filled with lofty
principles, treating the erring people
Of Manila with courtly consideration.
The fibre OF the men in the ranks of
our regulars Is not of this fine make.
Assuming that this report, publish
ed by the Call Is true. 1t does not show
that the war is less necessary or just.
The conditions only show the myster-
ious and cruel ways of evolution.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
THE GOVERNMENT MONEY.

What should the Government do
with the enormous amount Of coin held
In the treasury vaults? 1t will soon
reach the sum Of $2.OOO,OOO. For the
number of people and the amount Of
business transacted here, this sum held
in suspense Is excessive, and already
disturbs business interests. The Ad-
vertiser stated, some weeks since, that
an accumulation Of money in the Fede-
raj treasury, far less In proportion to
this sum, threatened the banking in
terests In 1856 with panic, and the
government relieved the pressure by
depositing the money in the banks.
This was not done by any authority
Of law. But the transaction was safe,
because security was obtained for the
deposits.
The opinion Of the Attorney General,
II closely followed, as 1t should be, for
bids the spending OF any money on any
property belonging to the United
States. including lands, roads, docks
and buildings. Territorial money can
not be lawfully spent upon Federal
property. Until some authority to do
so Ia Issued from Washington. expen-
ditures upon public Improvement must
cease. unless certain risks are taken.
Such authority may be received before
long. which will protect the Govern
ment in expanding money according to
municipal law,
But aside from this. there Is, and
will be, an excessive accumulation In
the treasury. which should be In circu-
alton.
The local Government Is not author
ICED to run the business Of the coun-
try. Hut II the business community
are united In urging the Government
to relieve tho pressure for money. "
should at once take measures 10 dis
tribute this dead" coin, and make u
us.ful, There IL no difficulty In doinl
so, II the business community urges u
This Ii a matter which the Chamber
Of Commerce should take notice ~ al
opes, aud furnish the Goyernmen, viii
some authoritative data upon which Y
may act I, IL no, Tor tbs uosern
rent "a take ihs initiative, booaus'
u should not yolun,ssr "a act, beyoD'
tho sphere VI lls du,lss as prsseflbe'
BY Law,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
Is 1T PEACE.

II Aguinaldo is disbanding his forces
and relies upon his Democratic and
Mugwump allies in America to fight
his battles. he has adopted sagacious
and brilliant policy. His war expenses
are probably less than 10000 per day,
perhaps much less. while we are spend
ing at least half million per day in
fighting him. But what does 1t profit
him II 1t is a losing game and he sus-
poets that 1t Is?
II he leaves his cause to the Ameri-
can people, he will find that his sus-
picions are without foundation. No
doubt our treatment OF the Chinese by
the Federal Exclusion Act, and the
foolish promises Of Consul Wildman
have given the Filipinos much cause
for lack OF faith in our good motives.
But Aguinaldo is not a statesman, and
few foreigners can be found who can
understand the real thought Of the
American people. The final policy OF
both Republicans and Democrats In
America is precisely the same. 1t is
the policy founded on tradition, to per-
NIT men to govern themselves. with
this reservation. that they shall govern
themselves without disturbing the
peace. Neither Great Britain or the
United States in the interests Of trade
vii permit these weaker races to cut
each others threats under the cloak OF
self-government.
Let us not be impatient with Aguin-
aldo, though we drive him to the wall.
We have perhaps. through the absence
Of diplomatic skill. shown to the Fill
Pine too much OF the sword. and too
little Of the friendly hand. With time,
and blood and iron comes light and
finally understanding. The war has
educated both sides. The American
people are in the period Of sober second
thought and in that period wisdom
takes deep root.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24

lican leaders had pounded him with
the statement and argument that the
Republican party had made him and
that he alone could carry the party in
the coming election. He goes down in
history as great soldier and an in
different President. Fortunately, Ad-
miral Dewey has suficient common
sense to refuse to be made cat's-paw
by either party.
In fact. the Democrats only would
nominate him; not because they have
any love for him, but in order to beat
the Republicans, Just as they elected
Cleveland. although the leaders had
no confidence in his loyalty to the
bosses; nor will the Republicans nom
mate a man whose disposition towards
the party organization Is entirely un-
known. They do not act on promises.
but on knowledge of mans political
history. will he pull in the party
traces?" "Will he recognize party OBJ
ligations?" The leaders cannot sfford
to take any chances; nor will Admiral
Dewey take any chances, unless there
is popular uprising in his favor. His
fame as great Admiral is secure. He
has reached a lofty position; he has
the gratitude and love of the people
and now has earned rest. The men
Of both parties hold him in the high
est esteem. An election to the Presi-
dency would at once set six millions of
the voters of the defeated party to
kicking at him, abusing him, calling
him a coward, a liar and nincompoop.
II he was elected President he would,
like Grant, cease to command univer-
sal respect, and incur the wrath Of
about one-half Of the people. As the
great Admiral he may remain In ONCE
for twenty years and II Congress will
take his advice, aid In building up q
powerful navy. To do this Is his nat
ural occupation, for which he has been
in training for many years.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24

The value OF experience and training
In public affairs weigh lightly on some
minds. Urging Admiral Dewey rs o
candidate for the Presidency II simply
an explosion OF political uneasiness
and ignorance. Placing a man In a
high. responsible position In one depart
ment OF human AFFAIRS because he has
been successful In another department
exhibits the narrowest conception OF
the qualifications for the high once Of
President. When one Of the Govern.
ors Of . province In Persia telegraphed
10 tho shah that h. had produced the
nrst ripe watermelons NJ the season
the shah replied %, once = rseogniss
your skilli ! make you my Minister ol
War" Fortunately, Admiral p.ws,
VIII not consent ~ be- u candidate
General Grant positively refused 10 III
. candidate for the presidsney, and
apslly eoHssH,sd ONLY after the hspub'
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24

Tie Sun In his place would have
los0 liz temper. and taken its usual
course of abusing the Federal Execu-
tive
Nor would the Sun have said what
Il has, II Il had known that the land
laws which the local Executive have
been administering, up to the time Of
the Presidents proclamation. are In
favor OF American civilization, and in
tended TO secure II. Their suspension
has already partially stopped some de-
sirable immigration and In period OF
transition when American settlers are
sorely needed. 1t may be said with
the utmost respect. that neither the
President nor his secretaries, have the
time to study our local situation. They
10 not, as well as the majority OF our
own people do not, comprehend that
every hour the Asiatic forces are in
creasing in these Islands, and that
soon, by the sheer force Of numbers
and intelligence, will make themselves
felt. The only practical way to meet,
not an invasion Of Asiatics, but ma
tural and peaceful growth Of influence
Ii by establishing American settlers.
The laws which promote this settle
ment are now suspended. The great
tracts on Hawaii are closed to lease or
purchase. The American farmer Is
turned away. In the mean time the
other and prominent races are increas-
ing and every hour taking a better
grip on our social assets What would
the Sun say, II 1t knew the situation?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
Flora Ol Hawaii.

The fora OF the Hawaiian Islands IL
u subject Of great interest TO the people
In this section OF the country. and
anything that serves 90 give an idea OF
the flowers and plants OF that Interest.
Ing section Of the globe will attract
especial attention. James Lindsay has
recently received u large consignment
~ Hawaiian ferns and foliage plants
from Hawaii, embracing In the collec'
ton many rare and valuable speci-
mems, The collection ID on display ~
the Hawaiian village and Mr.. Lindsay
VIII take pleasure IN exhibiting them
and explaining 10 all Who may call "a
Inspect them, Considerable money has
been snpsndsd in gathering and ship
pins this collection ~ Omaha, but
lhoss who yIsli " VIII readily rssllss
that ,hs expense has bssp we'll uadsr'
taken, go mshs pspsr
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
HARMONY BETWEEN RACES.

In the works of the Newport News
Shipbuilding Company, at Newport
News, Virginia, there Is no discrimina-
;on between white and negro labor.
.'ne company was organized and Is con-
trolled by c. P. Huntington. Regard
for, and sympathy with. the negro Ia
one of the strong traits OF his charac-
ter. He is no sentimentalist on the
subject. He said many years ago. thai
the country owed much to the negro
race for having kept 1t In slavery fol
century. and the best practical way
OF paying the debt was to give them
a chance to work, and to educate them
to be good w0rkmen. In the best
equipped ship building yard In Americs
and 1t is said, In the world. he made Il
the rule that the negro should have 9
chance, and II the white employee die
not like 1t, he could leave. The. two
races work together In harmony. Al
the policy of the company favors the
acquisition Of homes by the employees
the whites are contented because they
cannot do better elsewhere.
Over 5000 men are employed in works
Of the company, and OF these two.
thirds are coiored. The company moi
only makes a large profit. but is In
cidentally doing vast missionary
work for the negro. owing to stead,
employment and good wages the en-
ployees insist on the education Of theil
children and have desire to become
good citizens.
Has Hawaii. In dealing with thu
Asiatic races. made step In the same
direction?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
BOOMING THE BEET.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is
manifestly boomer. He is reported
to have said recently in Los Angeles:
"As a nation we will supply our own
sugar needs in few years." declared
the secretary, who Is deeply engrOssed
In the subject of sugar beet culture.
I'VE will go further and have sur
plus. Why must we purchase one
ounce Of sugar from any nation when
We can raise 1t at home? Two years
ago we had five beet sugar factories,
last year we had nineteen and this
year we have fifty.
1T will take 5000, 100000 in capital
invested in sugar factories to bring
our people to that point" enthusiasts
tically remarked the secretary, but
that will give 400 factories costing
1900, 900 each. and they will be found
In every section OF the Union. / have
Just come from the Grand Ronde VAL
ley in Oregon. where this year they
have put in $500 acres Of sugar beets,
and here l am in the midst Of that land
that leads all America in sugar beet
culture and production. II beets can
be raised from the extreme north to
the extreme south, what's the matter
with the middle?"
Now surplus Of sugar In the United
States means low prices. The moment
that surplus like the surplus wheat and
corn goes into the worlds markets,
the prices OF sugar will be made
by the worlds markets. as the price of
grain is made. With the placing Of the
British colonial sugar industry on a
scientific basis Of cultivation and grind
ing, the supply Of colonial sugar will
greatly increase and adjust the market.
The Secretary is evidently bent on
urging the rapid development OF the
sugar beet industry. Let us, as patrio-
tic Americans, applaud the growth OF
any industry which makes America
great, and strong and prosperous. 1t
may draw the lines closer around our
local bonanza, in due time, but We
shall not be cry-babies and weep. be-
cause we do not have 1t all our own
way. Our prosperity has given us a
long start In the race and II we are
negligent enough to lose the advan-
tage, we are simply our own worst
enemies.
Besides, more experienced men than
the Secretary do not fear the competi.
tion OF the beet with the cane. 1t il
the competition Of the cane with the
cant that Is to be feared. In free sugar
from Cuba and Mexico there is more
danger to us than from the beet Of the
temperate zone.
It Ia neither sensible nor patriotic tC
wish for failure of the beet industry
but we have the right and 1t Is oul
duty. to intelligently and constantly
estimate the value Of every project
which may In time. affect our own An
terests. The iron masters Of Pennsyl.
vania. fifteen years ago. laughed at the
competition Of Alabama In the iron
and steel markets. But, In ordinary
times. Alabama now.makes the price OF
iron In America.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-10-24
THE N. Y. SUMS CRlTlClSX

The New York Sun, In long edi-
torial in its issue OF Sept. 25th, severe
ly criticises Mr.. Dole. because he had
said in an interview that, Secretary
Hay was not thoroughly informed as
to the lines on which we are working
here" The Sun chose to regard this
remark as a piece OF impertinence and
accordingly abuses the local Executive,
The New York Sun has always been
friendly to Hawaiian interests and to
the Dole Government. Why it should
select this remark Of Mr.. Dole's as a
reason for making an attack upon him,
Is certainly not easy OF explanation
Had 1t been better informed the
Sun would not only not have
made the severe comments 1t has
made, but would have, on the other
hand, sympathized with the trials and
fluctuations OF governing territory
which takes orders from three separate
departments Of the Federal Govern
ment. which. through lack OF time, do
not always work in harmony.
The Sun did not know, when It made
its comment on Mr.. Dole's conduct,
that, at the time Of annexation he
carefully framed questions on many
doubtful points. and asked to be guided
from Washington. Could there have
been a better foretnought, or more
complete evidence Of desire to be
guided by President Mckinley?
The State Department answered
these questions, through Mr.. Sewall
and among other replies, told the local
Government to continue the admins
tration Of the land laws as they arc
part Of the municipal laws. And SC
the administration continued. until
the squatters made a movement tow
ards raising their sovereignty on Ha-
wall. and defeating the homestead laws
Secretary Hay without taking the
trouble to find out what his predeces-
sor had advised and directed, took a
new attitude In the matter. due to his
own examination OF the case, and
without, Il seems. being acquainted
with the directions given by his pre-
decessor. His views were followed by
the opinion OF the Attorney General
and the proclamation Of the President
overthrowing the Instructions asked
for and given ut the time OF annex
alton.
Under these circumstances wha
would the sun have said II Il held Mr.
Dole's responsible POSITION Would I
have confined itself 10 the mild Ian
guage used by Mr.. Dole when he SAT-
THE Secretary 10 not thoroughly In
formed as 90 the lines ON which WI
have been working here" that Is, th
secretary Is not thoroughly informe'
40 10 the contents Ut documents IN hi
own Office,
Mr. Dole, manlfestIy hound 10 sho'
respect 10 lhs oplnions " bis sapsrlo
oahsers, could hardly nave ssid Ice
than b. dla, ~ sl,h Ices oessss