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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25
Dead.


Capt. Jas. Perkins, who was NOR
tally shot by desperate at Mem
phis, Tenn, on the 10th of this
month, died from his wound ON the
18th, about one hour before his
brother, Capt. II. w. Perkins, of
Huntington, arrived The de-
ceased was we'll known in this city.
The advertiser of to-day does not
have to resort to wiles to lure the
people into reading his announce
ments. While serving his own in.
terest, he confers favor on them
by the information he has to give.
They read his advertisement as
they do anything which tells them
something which they want to
know.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Save little always. Whatever
your wages, lay by something from
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

0AsToTEA.
Bears tho The Kind You Haze Always Bought
S Syn: !; ire l >, 4 Z = - ''''
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Competition is the life of the
commercial traveller. But for COM
petition he would be useless guam
tity and drop gradually from the
scene of active employment. The
decided tendency of the times I'M
der the policies and laws of the Re-
publican administration is toward
consolidation of capital and inter
ests. Just to the same extent that
capital and trade interests are con-
solidated, the commercial traveller
will be eliminated. When compe-
tition was open, the country swarm
ed with active and lively drum
mers, in good-natured competi-
ton for trade. Every business had
its representative in every commu-
nifty, all doing fair business and
earning good living, But as the
rival business interests consolidate
one man, who represents all the
consolidated interests, will do the
work of all who represented the
several competing interests. There
is no doubt that the theory adj
vanced that the combining of COM
peting business interests will lessen
the cost of putting the goods on
the market, yet it is no less fact
that the saving made in the cost is
not given to the consumers, but is
retained as additional profits. The
public is only benefited by that
saving which it receives the bene-
fit of, and not in that which re-
duces employment and does not
lessen the cost.-Charleston Ga
zette.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Fire at Salem, w. Va, last Tues
day, destroyed the wooden mills,
livery stable, two private stables
and sixteen dwelling houses, some
of the finest in the town. Loss
100000.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

A good many new people are
coming into this town, preparatory
to voting in November. 1t would
be we'll to keep tab on these fell
lows. They are not the kind of
men who make desirable citizens.
They are here to debauch the bal
lot box. and for no other purpose.
Watch them
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25


The Democratic platform makes
imperialism the paramount issue
in the campaign. This has not
been done because the other issues
are less important than they have
been, or any less involve whole
some principles, but because i'm
perialism threatens the very Re-
public itself None of the other
issues strike at the government, but
only affect the interests of the peo-
pie in greater or less degree. The
National Democratic convention
and Mr. Bryan-in fact, everybody,
be he Democrat or Republican, who
has care for the preservation of a
Republican form of government,
and is opposed to the wild schemes
of conquest, militarism and imper-
ialism into which the Republican
party is drifting, agree that the
most pressing and important issue
in this campaign is imperialism.
Let all good and patriotic citizens
unite and save the Republic from
the hands il which it is now strug-
Cling, as the first duty they owe the
the country.-Oharleston Gazette.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Mr.. VIM. Steenbergen is the
Democratic candidate for County
Surveyor. He is a graduate in
civil engineering, and consequently
is we'll qualified to fill this office.
Proper surveying is something
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

The farmers are asking why Mo-
Kinley doesn't give them rain.
The drops are burning up for want
of water.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Hale. Tuesday, July II, 1000.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25
EIItsr IN RANK
Is Captain Castcel of tho 27th
u. S. Volunteers.

. . % v OIIIIOOOIos
CHARLESTON, w. Va, July H.
According to information received
here from the War Department
Capt. Il. e. Casteel is the ranking
officer among the three West Vir-
ginians holding commissions in
the 9th U. S. Volunteer Infantry.
Capt. Howard Atkinson comes
next and Capt. u 7. Collette ranks
third. Neither one of the three
have been yet recommended for a
brevet
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

The tallest trees are most in the
power of the winds, and ambitious
mon of the blasts of fortune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25
pRowNEp.
Three Young Men Share the Fate Of
a Watery Grave.

SAD Accident occurs at Glen
wood, 'This County.
Special to Register.
GLENwoop. w VA, July H..
Three young men named Not,
tingham, aged from IL to 20 years,
while in bathing at Glenwood,
this county, last evening, were
drowned. One of the boys took
the cramp and the others went TO
his rescue, when all were drowned.
Their bodies wore recovered.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

An office that the Taxpayers are
most interested in, is the office of
County Commissioner; and in vot-
ing for and electing Mr., Jonn r
Somerville, they will make no mis-
take. He is large taxpayer, and
fully identified with every interest
of the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Mr.. w. e. Ruttenoutter, the
Democratic nominee for Sheriff, is
one of the most successful business
mon of Mason county, and with
him as Sheriff, the affairs of tho
county would soon be in good shape,
We have no unkind word to utter
against his opponent, Mr.. Barnett,
but we believe Mr.. Ruttencutter is
the proper man to elect as Sheriff
of the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

Where the greatest danger in.
railroad travel is, is shown by the
annual report of the InterstateI
Commerce Commission. Of'7,128.
persons killed on railroads last
year only 800 were passengers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25
Democratic Congressional Con-
NcntfOn.

The Democratic Congressional
Convention for the Fourth Dis
trict met in Huntington, Wednes-
day, July Is, 1900
Hon. John M. Hamilton was
made temporary Chairman, and
Hon. w. A. Striokler, Secretary.
On motion the temporary organi-
zation was made permanent.
The usual Committees were APP
pointed. The fight for supremacy
on the credentials committee, was
warm and persistent, resulting in
the ColIens men capturing it, and
seating what is known as the Frye
contesting delegation from Wayne
and this delegation was favorable
to Mr.. Collins.
AT the night session vote was
reached on Congressman, and q
roll of counties being called, Hon
Creed Collins, of Ritchie county,
having received majority of all
the votes cast was declared the
nominee of the Democratic party
for Congress, from the Fourth
District.
Hon. John M. Hamilton, of Cal
houn county, was chosen as Dis
frict Presidential EIecfOr
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

The people have now chance to
elect man to the office of Prose-
cutting Attorney, in the person of
John Beller, the Democratic nomi-
nee for the office, who has the abil.
ity to fill the Office satisfactorily to
all the people, and the nerve 20
fight down all jobs attempted to be
fastened upon the Taxpayers. He
is with the people and for the PEG.
pie. Past experience shows that
there should be change in the adj
ministration of this most important
office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25
AN Good Men.

The Democrats present an able
set of candidates for the House of
Delegates in Hon. JAS. b. Manager,
of Point Pleasant, and Mr.. @. j.
Baker, of Gunville. Their election
would mean much for the people
of Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-25

The people are interested in the
election of men as Assessors of the
county, who have the nerve to force
men to give true list" of their
personal holdings, for taxation.
You will find such men in Mr..
John S. Roush, the Democratic
candidate for the First district,
and Mr.. j. L. Hereford, the candi-
date for the Second district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
WBSTMORBLAND
Damaging Effects of the Drouth-Religious
Meetings Etc, Etc.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Montross, Va, August 18th
Never in the history of this section
have we been afflicted with such
drouth. Other portions Of the county
have received rains since June 10th, bat
the Montross section has not had any
since that date. The early corn will
not make one third Of a crop. and the
corn that was planted late, and which
was thought two weeks ago TO be the crop
that would strike the rains and yield
largely is nov passed oil hope, and
much Of it will not yield peck to the
acre. Streams and wells refuse to fur
nish water and 10 many places farmers
are put 10 much trouble in watering
stock.
The protracted meeting conducted at
Nomini Baptist church during the
present week has been we'll attended,
and resulted in a number Of oOnver-
sions. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Monds, is
assisted by Rev. II. f. Sanford. Of Ac-
oomao county, Va Oonvocation is be-
inc held at st. james Episcopal
church, at Montross
Ihe water Of the Potomac and Rap.
pahannook is very clear and unusually
salt at this point, which condition Is
caused by the protracted dry weather;
and foe sport is enjoyed catching rock
trout, spots and other famous saltwater
hsh.
Some time since a young man, who Is
reserved and bashful, but enjoys the
reputation Of being very handsome, was
introduced TO three charming young
ladies. lie occupied q comfortable
rocker. on the back of which hung a
beautiful tidy trimmed with snow balls.
Miss - remarked 10 our young
friend that she understood he enjoyed
the notoriety Of being exceedingly
handsome. He pulled of one snow
ball. Another Of the trio, Miss --.
remarked. with o bewitching smile,
that she really thought he was entitled
10 the distinction. Two more snow
balls disappeared from the tidy. Com
pliments were the order Of the evening,
and after the elapse Of two hours our
bashful young friend, when about to
take his leave, found TO his surprise
that he had torn off all the fringe at
tached to the tidy. and has studiously
avoided parlors aud ladies company
since. L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Washington Turner, young farmer
residing hear Admission, Ala, boarded
the Southern Railway train at that
place, bound for McFall. twelve miles
away. where be was reared. With him
were his wife and baby. They had
never ridden on a railroad train before.
and as the cars sped along at q fast rate
Of speed they watched anxiously for
their destination. Half mile from Nc.
Fall the whistle blew, and, recognizing
their whereabouts, Turner and wife
hurriedly left their seats, and. proceed.
ing 10 the platform Of the coach, made
a leap for the ground. the wife clutch.
ing her baby In her arms. AS the train
had not slaokened It's speed, Turner was
killed almost instantly and his wife
was so badly injured that she died The
baby has O broken leg
The only explanation advanced for
the conduct Of the couple is that they
were unacquainted with travelling on
train, and, fearing that 1t would not
stop, jumped from it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Authorizations Of States.

Concerning States What is the mos
religious State? Mass.
The most egotisticsl? Me.
Not State for the uutidy? Wash.
The most Asiatic? Ala. or Ind.
The father Of States? Pa.
The most maidenly? Hiss.
The most useful in haying timer Mo.
Best in time Of food? Ark.
Decimal State? Tenn.
State of astonishment? La.
State of exclamation? o.
State to cure the sick? Md.
The most unhealthy? ILL.,
Best State for students? Conn.
State where there is no such word as
'aily Kan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Stafford List Of Writings.

The following is a list Of writings
which have been admitted toreoored in
the Clerks Office Of Stafford county
court, since the July term;
Deed for land from Jas. l.. Taliaferro
to James ]. Grogan.
Power of attorney from Enterprise
Building Association to o. A. Bryan.
Deed for land from Virginia Ashby
ct ais. to G. r. Ashby.
Deed for land from G. r. Ashby to
W. A. Wimsatt.
Power Of attorney from Hugh ID.
SCOTT, executor of h. s. Doggett, decd
to Thos. P. Wallace.
Deed for land from o. Mears ct ux. to
J. W. Mears
Inventory appraisement and account
Of sales of estate Of Jesse Anderson
decd. -.---
Deed for land from E. S. Moore to
J. NJ. aud o. O. Clements.
Deed OF trust from W. Il. stevens et
ux. TO ]. E. Dent
Fine paid into court by Horace Ham
So
Deed for land from John A. Starke to
Elmore Nelson.
Deed Of trust from Louis Nelson to
Merchants and Mechanics Perpetual
Building and Loan Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
HOT STRUGGLE AvERTED
Montague and Ellyson Men Were Ready for
War.

The Richmond News tells Of little
political Incident which started to be
something but was nipped in the bud.
Il was in the Third District Con-
gressioual Convention. and near the
close Of the work for which the body
was called when it was noised around
that Harry NJ Smith. an ardent champ.
ion OF Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson for the
gubernatorial nomination, would en-
deavor to have the convention 90 on
record In favor Of his friend
Attorney. General Montague entered
the he'll a time to hear the speeches Of
several gentlemen. lie took seat
away lack in the hall His presence
was observed, and the Attorney.Gen-
oral vas soon the cynosure OF his ad-
mirers
The friends Of Mr.. Ellyson held 8
hurried consultation, and IL was deoid-
cd that If Mr.. Montague should respond
to calls and make a speech, then reso.
luton endorsing the candidacy Of Mr..
Enyson was TO be presented and several
good speakers were on hand to advocate
the resolution.
However, mutual friends got together
with the view TO drawing off the con-
tending forces. and when it was found
that they could not succeed, the bull
was taken by the horns Just as soon
as Captain Lamb concluded his address
accepting the nomination a delegate on
the stsge jumped TO his feet and moved
TO adjourn. IL was carried with few
Dissenting voices, and the convention
had adjourned almost before 1t knew
what had happened.
Had Mr. Ellyson spoken, and the
resolution endorsing Ir Ellyson been
introduced, there would have been one
Of the hottest fights ever witnessed in
a convention hall in the city Of Rich
mond, and the session would in all
probability have been extended for an
indehnitetime. as the friends Of both Mr.
Ellyson and MIR. Montague were full
fight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Wilmington IN. o. Messenger dem.
ocrat); North Carolina sent ITO 900
men into the war, which was nearly
It's highest white vote before hostilities
began. It buried Al, 900 of these, as
the'wAr records of the United States
Government show. It lost fully
$40, 900. 900 by reason Of negro suprem.
acy. It has expended probably from
IS 900 600 to 10000, 600 Of the white
peoples taxes in the education Of the
negro children. So the descendants Of
the heroes and others have resolved
upon white control henceforth. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
CAROLINE PERSONALS.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }
Rappahannook Academy, Aug. 18th.
Miss Kate Fuller, Of Richmond, is
visiting Miss Lucy Broaddus.
Mr.. Willie Dennis, of Baltimore, who
has been spending several days with the
family of Mr.. O. f. Hicks, returned
home last week.
Miss Annie Parish, of Bowling Green,
is the guest Of her aunt, near this place.
Mr.. Herbert Ennis and little son,
Floyd, Of Hanover, are the guests Of his
sister. Mrs. o. + Hicks.
Miss Macon Sale, Of King George, is
visiting her aunt. Mrs DR.. B. f. Kidd
Mr.. Willie Ennis, Of Baltimore, il
visiting his sister. Mrs. Hicks.
Mr.. B. J Blythe and family, of New
port News, are spending while with
Mrs. Ida Travis.
Mr.. Frank Broaddus. Of Newport
News, is visiting his father, Mr. John
W. Broaddus
Mr.. Robbie Gouldin, of Newport
News, is visiting relatives in this
neighborhood. A. b. y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
CURRENT TOPICS.


The British troops in South Africa
are suffering greatly from hunger
II Is estimated that It coast s25 OO0.
600 to elect a President Of the United
States.
A colored convict named Daniel Lee
was shot and killed at the State farm
while attempting to escape by Guard o.
D. Traylor
Gen Macarthur reports that Col
Grassa. a Filipino leader, surrendered
to Ool. Freeman, Twenty fourth Infan.
try. together with 10 officers and 1862
men.
The body of William Stagg, son Of
Mr. and Mrs Slagg. Of Hanover
county, has remained unburied for two
years, and was kept in house as the
residence of the deceased's parents
since 1898. when the boy died. His
death was caused from brain fever.
The Heathsvllle correspondent Of the
Northern Neck Newssays Mr. Luther
Williams a few days since ohanoed to
find q piece Of gold In his cabbage patch
that proved so be an eleven dollar gold
piece The coin was made Ia the year
SO, 10 what country it is not known.
A NJ Fairohild, one Of the most
prominent farmers Of Michigan, re-
turned to his home at Mabel, from q
neighboring village on Friday, having
ridden for the first time on a train.
Since then he has become completely
deaf and dumb. Mr. Fairchild is
seyenty-three years OF aga, and no one
can explain his eflliction.
One Of the oldest women to be married
in this country was bride at Waterloo
N. Y. a few day& ago, when Mrs
Brainard became Mrs. Samuel Decker.
at the age of 9S years. Mr.. Decker,
who is only 70 years old. is her third
husband. and her great. grand. children
attended her at the ceremony. The
bride was too feeble TO take a wedding
trip.
An amusing incident happened
during the horse show. A verdant
citizen from the rural precincts Of the
mountains was a visitor TO this bustllng
town and seeing a freight car standing
on the track thought it safe hitching
post, aud without further ceremony
fastened his buggy thereto Soon a
train came along and jerked the vehicle
into kindling wood. aud one more
mortal has lost confidence in the boasted
advancement of civilization. Orange
Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
No Right to ugliness

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health If she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches. skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electrio Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and TO
purify,the blood. Itgives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth. velvety skin, rich
complexion. It will make a good.
looking. charming woman Of q run
down invalid Only 80 cents at M. NJ
Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
7IcKsBURe. VA, THURSDAY, AUGUST is, 1900
DON'T WORRY.

Why shadow tho beauty Of sea or land
With doubt or a fearf
Gold holds all the swift-rollinR world
in His hand.
And SEQ what no man can as yet under
stand,
That ont Of life here,
With its smile and its tear,
Comes forth into light from Eternity
planned,
The soul Of good cheer
Don't worry
The end shall appear
-ElizAbeth POrterGould.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.
Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has selected the following dates
FOR its popular tend day excursions 20
Niagara Falls from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and Washington, July 20.
August 8 and 23, September and 20,
and October and IS. On these dates
the special train will leave Washington
at 8. 90 A. NJ, Baltimore 8. 06 A. III.
This year the excursions from Phil.
sdelphia will be run by two routes.
Those on July 20, August 9,September
8, October and IS, going via Har.
risburg and the picturesque valley Of
the Susquehanna as heretofore, special
train leaving Philadelphia at 8. 10 A.
M. excursions Of August % and Sep.
tember 20, running via Trenton,
Manunka Chunk, and the Delaware
Valley, leaving Philadelphia on special
train at 8. 90 A. NJ.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
Of limited express trains, within ten
days, will be sold at $40 90 from Phil.
adelphia, Baltimore, Washington. and
all points on the Delaware Division
SLIPS from Atlantic City; $500 from
Lancaster; s. 90 frcm Altoona and
Harrisburg; s6 80 from Sunbury and
Wilkesbarre; 1916 from Willlamsport,
and at proportionate rates from other
points, including Trenton. Mt. Holly.
Palmyra, New Brunswick, and prin.
cipal intermediate stations. A stop
over will be allowed at Buffalo. Roches-
ter, Oanandaigua; and Watkins within
the limit returning on the excursions
Of July 80, August 8, September 9,
October and l8.
For the excursions Of August 23 and
September 20, stop over will be allowed
at Buffalo on return trip within limit
of ticket.
The special trains Of Pullman par
lor cars and day coaches viii be run
with each excursion running through
to Niagara Falls. An extra charge
will be made for parlor-car seats.
An experienced tourist age=t- and
ohsperon will accompany each excur.
sion. n
For descriptive pamphlet, time Of
connecting trains, and further infor.
nation apply to nearest ticket agent.
or address Geo. ". Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philsdelphis. jyl4-wot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
The Filipino Army.

"You think 1t Is over, but it isn't.
You now have disrupted the army aud
scattered 1t far and wide. You have
some Of the leaders In prison, and your
troops occupy the whole north country /;
but how many rifles have you captured? +?
On February 4, 1899. we had an army
%. 900 men with rifles. We have re-
ceived many more arms since then.
The Americans have not captured 5000
of these arms. The rest are hidden.
We have our commanders in the very
districts occupied by your troops. The
muster rolls are being kept up. although
the soldiers are now in white clothes
and are peaceably working at their
homes. When Aguinaldo left Tarlao he
advised his men to return 20 their homes.
hide their rifles and at later time be
prepared to answer call 10 arms. When
you We got the arms then, and only then,
will the revolution be over. State.
ment to the New York Herald's oorre-
spondent by ConceTcion, former Chief
of.Staff to Aguinaldo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo. lately had a wonder.
ful deliverance from frightful death.
In telling Of it he says; II was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. Ny lungs became hard
ened. was so weak / couldn't even
sit up in bed. Nothing helped me.
l expected to soon die Of Consumption +,
when / heard Of DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery. One bottle gave great relief.
continued TO use it. and now l am
we'll and strong, / can't say too much
in it's praise. " This marvellous medi-
cine is the surest and quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble Regular sizes 90 cents and
$l.0O Trial bottles free at N III.
Lewis Drug Store; every bottle
guaranteed.