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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
rue CoNvENrIoN.
a Die crowd ana a NOISY ono.

A Big Crowd And Noisy One
The noisost, tho sturmiest, TIN
most unruly, the most sensationa
convention ever held here was thu
Republican Congressional Conven
ton Tuesday, resulting in thu
nomination of James A. Hughes
of Huntington, for Congress on the
fifth ballot. AT the start the can
didates were Congressman Freer
james A Hughes, Harry O. Wood
yard, of Spencer. and M. A. Ken
dali. of Parkersburg. But when
the delegates got in Monday night
Freer saw that he was doomed to
defeat, and early Tuesday morning
he announced his Withdrawal from
the race.
When the Wood county delege-
ton oame in Tuesday norpine
lthey refused to support Kendall
SO he withdrew and the convention
opened with but two candidates.
Hughes and woodward. The first
ballot stood 119 each, when the
roll call was completed, Writ coun-
ty not having voted. Several eff
forts we're made to verify the vote
but the confusion was such that it
could not be done. Ritchie coun-
ty changed it's vote to Freer. Cab.
ell, Wayne, Lincoln and others
did the same until the confusion.
No one knew how the vote stood,
but Freer's friends claimed that he
was nominated.
A motion to take recess was
declared carried and the recess was
taken. Another roll call was then
had and the first ballot as finally
announced stood: Freer sd, Hughes
II, Kendall 1, woodward 1913. 1t
required 1876 to nominate.
-Four moro ballots followed
amidst the greatest confusion and
during the fifth Freer, who had
left town and been recalled by
telegraph, appeared.
His appearance was the signal
for Il tremendous ovation and Writ
and Roane counties changed their
votes to Freer, starting stampede,
which woodward checked by get
ting Roane back into line.
Then while the uproar was such
that business could scarcely be
transacted, jackson changed to
Hughes, followed by Wood, and
Hughes was then declared the
nominee.
On motion of woodward, the
nomination was mado by acclama-
ton
The friends of woodward claim
that he was fairly nominated on
three distinct ballots, but was
cheated out of it by CabeIIs col
fusion with Ritchie county, who
changed her vote to Freer, thus re-
duoing Woodyard's vote.
Woodyard's friends claim his de-
feat was done by disreputabIe
means, after Hughes was given the
privileges of the floor.
The woodward men now have
knives up their sleeves, and, if they
are to be believed, will use them.
There is no use to disguise the
fact that both woodward and Freer
were badly treated by the Conven-
ton.
Prof. Taylor G. Mcclure, of
Wayne, was nominated for Presi-
dental Elector for the Fourth Dis
tfiot.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

A report of benevolent society
remarks very oddly: "Nothwith-
standing the large amount paid for
medicine and medical attendance
very few deaths occurred during
the year."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
How Uan rhey2

How can self-respeoting Wood
yard supporters in the late Repub-
lioan Congressional Convention
vote for Jim Hughes, who delib-
erately, with the aid of Chairman
Northoott, stole the nomination
from Harry woodward, on three
different ballots. 1t was the worst
political theft ever perpetrated by
any party.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, il you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
to take. Try them. Only % cents.
Money back II not cured. Sold by G..
w. NJ. Hooff, Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

If you have light suit that you
want colored let me send it to
TeasduIe, Cincinnati He will
make them good as new
@. @. TIPPETT,
The Tailor
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
The Tailor and Filter

The Mason County Teachers
Institute will be held in Point
Pleasant in July next, 80 Superin-
tendent Blagg informs US. Due
notice of the date will be given.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

Marriage license Issued June
18th: Horace Greedy and Mary j.
Morrow.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

The reservoir grounds on the
hill could be made pretty place,
and would also make nice picnic
grounds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

The Water and Light Go. have
so many demands upon it for wa
ter and light that they will have to
increase their Grew to get the work
done.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

More good Clothes are sold in
this city than in any town of it's
size in the state. Ourpeople want
nothing but the best, and willhave
it regardless of the price.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

A mercantile business which is
not given the assistance of adver-
Using is like stove without an
outlet for the smoke. It won't
draw. AS the generality of mer-
chants are in business for profit,
and not for rest or recreation, it is
necessary for them to advertise
daily so that their business an
nouncements will draw to them the
custom they want.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
ATTORNEYS.

H. r.. Howard.
.Attorney-at-Law,
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VA.
n EFICE Room No. 2, Court , House
Courts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

The Panama will be the smart
hat for mon this summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
L. f. CAMPBELL,
Phvsician and Surgeon,

rIlenders his services to the citizens
of Point Pleasant and vicinity
Omce at HoofT's Drug Store. Hours
9 A. NJ, to ~ NJ, Z. NJ, TO I. on ~
and p. NJ, to0 p. nj. nov oV'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
Personal Mention.

From Thursdays Daily
Miss Margaret Neale will return
to her home at Ben Lomond today,
after short visit to DIR. w p.
Neale and family.
Mrs. Andy Wilson, of Hender-
son, is reported on the sick list, this
morning
Miss Ophelia Mcguire, daughter
of Mr.. Samuel Mcguire, of Ripley,
who has been the charming guest
of the Misses Kigar and Miss
Eunice English, of this city,
will return to her home this morn
ing on the 9:45 Ohio River Rail-
road train.
from fridays Daily
Col. II. II. Wallis, of Clarksburg,
was business visitor in town yes
terday.
Mr. g. A.. Gremesns of BEyaps
caIied at this office yesterday and
renewed his subscription to the
Weekly Register
Mrs. Mary Thompson and her
granddaughter, Miss Loui Shu'
mate, who have been here for few
weeks visiting relatives, returned
to their home in Mercer county
last evening via Ohio River and
Norfolk & Western railroads. Mrs.
will stop at Bluefeld
for few days to visit her son, Mr..
Wayne Thompson.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
Puxs1o1AMs.

A. II. BARBEE, NJ. D.,
Northwest Cor. 9th and Main sts.,l
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VA. !,
Office hours from 8 a. INTO p. m ana
to Top. m. lmay o. 1857
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

More than one man has realized
the value of woman's love, only
when it is too late.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

There are thousand little things
to one big thing in our every day
lives.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

Ladies', if you have a coat or
jacket that is too long, or sleeves
out of date. bring it to me. I can
put it in style for you.
o. o. T1PPBTT,
The Tailor and Filter.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results OF
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you dor Go to II warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, If possible; IL
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized eoun.
tries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's Ger
man Syrup ." 1t not only heals and
stimulates the tissues to destroy the
germ of disease. but allays intlama-
ton, causes easy expectoration, gives
patient. Try one bottle. Recon-
mended many years by all druggists
in the world. Sample bottles at Ct. w.
NJ. Hooff, this city, w. e. Ruttencut-
ter, Mason, e. s. Bright, Brighton,
@. r. Bettinger, Leon.
There is too much carelessness
in leaving horses standing on the
streets unhitched. a horse may
be quiet one, but even quiet
horse will run when scared. In
fact quiet horse scared is most
dangerous in run off. 1t is not
accustomed to running.
There should be no risks allowed.
A runoff in the city might cripple
women or children for life, dam
age that could not be repaid with
money.
Nearly every horse that runs off
in the city is one noted for being
trusty and quiet, hence the necesb-
ity of hitching or holding them as
we'll as others
A man bitches his melted horse
for his own profit. Those owning
the other kind should be compelled
to hitch them for the safety of the
people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13
DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The Question of EIecting Senators
der Discussion.

The Question of EIecting Senator's
by Direct Vote of the People I'm
der Discussion.
WASHINGTON April 1.-THE
House to-day adopted resolution to
authorize repositories in Puerto Rico,
Cuba and the Philippines for govern
ment funds. An amendment to in
clude the Philippines only while held
by this government, offered to empha-
size the desire of the opposition not
to retain the islands, was defeated by
party vote.
A Senate bill to permit the depend
ent mothers of soldiers or sailors of
the Spanish war, even though mar
ried to confederates, to receive the ben
eft of the general pension law, was
passed.
The remainder of the day was de-
voted to resolution for constitu-
tional amendment empowering the
legislatures of the States to decide
whether Senators shall be elected by
the people. A resolution was offered
by the minority, providing that in all
States the people should vote directly
for United States Senators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 12.-With-
out warning the four-story brick build
ing corner of Second avenue and Wood
street, collapsed to-day, burying a
number of people, three of whom were
taken out dead. Six were badly hurt
and several others slightly injured.
The dead:
Mrs. Martha Jones, aged Ga, of 511
Second avenue
Eugene Bernhard, aged 20, of 170S
Manhattan street, Allegheny, sales
man for Armstrong, G McKelvy Co.
Oscar Bigler, carpenter, home sup
posed to be near Harrisburg; was en-
ployed by contractors McGovern &
Lyle.
Injured:
Noel Casper, of Ellsworth, sales
agent for Armstrong & McKelvy Com
pany, leg broken, badly bruised.
Joseph Stop, lieutenant fire company
No. 1, ribs broken.
Michael Shang, steam filter, leg bro
ken and arm crushed.
James Sullivan, steam filter, badly
cut and bruised.
James V. Sims, carpenter, badly cut
and bruised.
August Ferdegard, aged 81, was
found in the cellar of the wrecked
building suffering severely from shock.
The building was occupied by the
Armstrong McKelvy LeAd and Oil
Company. 1t was being remodelled.
About 40 feet of the middle partition
had been removed and steel girders
supported by iron posts were in place.
and the finishing touches were being
put On the remodelIlng work. The
firm this morning began the transfer
of their stock from one room to the
other and apparently centralized the
heavy weight of the lead and oils
about the middle Of the structure.
That the rear portion of the build
ing on Central avenue did not col
lapse saved many lives.
The loss is about $4,000.
When the accident happened bust
ness was being transacted on the first
floor as usual Mrs. Jones was there
for some paint and had evidently just
completed her purchase for when he1
body and that of the salesman Bern
hardt, who waited on her, were found
the man had S. bill in his hand and
the woman clutched her pocketbool1
showing that neither had time tc
move.
will begin an investigation tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13
OHIO DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
Conclude Their Convention After
Electing Officers and Adopting
Resolutions.

Conclude Their Convention After
EIecting Officers and Adopting
Resolutions.
COLUMBUS, o., April 12.-The Dem
ocratic club meeting concluded at
noon The following officers were elect
ed:
President-Dr. R. H. Remelin, Gin
cinnati.
First Vice President-W. J. Shriver,
Hilyards.
Second Vice PRESIDENT. L. Yost
Toledo.
Secretary-W. F. German, Columbus
Treasurer-Charles H. Hoyt, Celina.
Executive Committee-A. C. Buch-
tel, Akron; M. D. Merrick, Toledo; A
T. Knorr, Greenville; Fred Siegel, Co.
lumbus; H. c. Cordrey, Prairie Depot
The resolutions reaffirmed the Chi
cago platform; denounces imperialism
the Puerto Rico tariff, trusts and rail
way combinations, expressed sympathy
for the Beers and demanded solid
delegation from Ohio for VIM. ].
Bryan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April H.
The startling fact was recently made
public that in many districts of Puerto
Rico, where the population reaches
thousands, there is no resident ply
stefan. For instance. Wayuja, a town
of 1,500, must depend on the simplest
remedies in the case of illness, as there
is no physician within call. AT Utuado
the death rate is per cent annually,
and this town is a days ride from
Ponce through the mountains.
1t appears that physicians have been
sent to these districts but they refuse
to remain, largely because no town is
able to support one. AS result of
this condition Of things the order pro-
viding a physician for every five hun
bred people is now very difficult of en-
forcement, because the towns reply
that there is no fund to pay for such
service.
This island is one vast poor house
and there are opportunities for charity
at every step.
Were $4,000 to be expended imme-
diately for medicine and medical aid
it would possibly save the lives OF
1900 people. At one time the govern
ment considered the feasibility of as
signing physician to each town at an
aggregate cost of $4,000 per year, but
the funds for such an outlay are not
available.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13

1t was expected that arguments
would be heard yesterday by Judge
Jackson, in the Federal Court. on the
very interesting and important case of
United States VS.. Two Hundred and
lightweight Packages of Merry World
Tobacco" Ex-United States Senator
Charles J. Faulkner, of Martinshurg.
ex-Congressman John Dewitt Warner
of New York, and Henry NJ. Russell. of
this city. appeared as counsel for the
defendants. District Attorney Jos. HI.
Gaines missed mis- train and did not
arrive in the city until late In the af-
ternoon. The parties assembled about
four O'Clock, and owing to counsel hav-
ing other engagements no arguments
were made Instead an agreement was
entered into to file briefs in the case.
The government will have five days in
which to present its case. The defense
will have fifteen days in which to pre-
pare reply, and the government ten
days for its final brief The case will
then be taken under consideration by
Judge jackson and a decision rendered
at subsequent date.
The case is an important one to ell
manufacturers of tobacco, and the SELF
ures were made here because of the
residence of many interested parties In
West Virginia. The question involved
Is the validity of the decision that the
placing of coupons emitting the hold
ers to prizes. in packages of tobacco is
violation of the government revenue
laws. 1t is to be a test case, and so
much depends upon the decision which
is rendered that the defendants and the
extensive interests behind them have
employed the best legal talent obtain
able.
1t is understood that not only tobacco
manufacturers, but concerns conduct
ing various kinds of gift schemes. win
be affected by the decision which Is
given in this case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13
INSPECTION OF COMPANY A
OF THE NATIONAL GUARD TOOK
PLACE AT THE ARMORY
LAST NIGHT.
A NUMBER OF ABSENTEES
Who VIII Increase the Docket for
the Summary Court Which VIII
Sit Here on Monday Morning of
Next Week-The Officers of the
Court MartiaI-Other Matters.

Company A, First West Virginia Ma
tional Guard, was inspected last night
at the company armory in the Hibberd
building, by Lieut.. Col. Sims, Of the
Second West Virginia National Guard,
acting Assistant Adjutant General.
There were a number of absentees
last night, which will in all proba-
bility increase the docket to be heard
before the Summary Court, which will
sit here Monday morning.
The Summary Court, Lieut.. Col.
Ash, OF Glover's Gap, will have at least
eight cases before it on the charge of
absence from drills without excuse.
In the cases of one or two non-com-
missioned officers, it may result in
their being reduced to the ranks.
The Courtmartial, which sits in
this city on Tuesday, consists of the
following officers: Major w. G.. Pc
term, Brigade Judge Advocate Gen
eral, President; Major C. E. Morrison,
of Parkersburg; Capt. Thomas c..
Amick, Company C, First West Vir-
ginia, of Wellsburg; First Lieutenant
John l.. Hunt, OF Burton; First Lieut..
Lakin, of Terra Alta, and Second
Lieut.. John G. Parks, of Martinsburg.
There will be at least one member
of the company who will be heard by
the court on several charges. One of
them will be resisting an officer in the
discharge Of his duty.
I Col Sims stated last night that there
was movement on foot to form an
Officers Association. These associa-
lions are in vogue in almost every
State and have proven very success
full The chief object OF the associa-
ton will be to encourage and perfect
a thorough military system. 1t will
bring the officers in closer touch with
each other. Information also can be
the more easily obtained and ex-
changed.
Major w w. Scott, of Fairmont,
was III the city last night and was
present at the inspection. He will
make complete inspection of the Sec
ond regiment.
Col. Sims stated last night that the
Second regiment OF the Guard is in
excellent condition, having nine com
panies equipped up TO the full quota.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April PA
marriage service by telegraph, with
the bride and groom 200 miles apart,
was carried out between Kansas City
and Mulhall, Okla, at noon to-day.
The groom was Andrew NJ. Candell,
of Washington, D. c., an etomolo-
gist attached to the department of ag-
riculture, and the bride Miss Penelope
Cundiff, of Perkins. Okla.
Mr.. Candell and Miss Cundiff became
engaged six months ago and the we'd
ding was set for May. Last week Can
dell was called to Harrisonville, Mo-,
by the death of his mother. His du-
ties made it necessary to start back to
Washington tomorrow. He asked
Miss Cundiff to come to Kansas City.
SO that the wedding could take place
to-day at the home of his sister, Miss
Cundiff was unable to reach Kansas
City in time and arrangements were
made with a telegraph company to
have the marriage ceremony conduct
ed by WIRE A direct line between Kan
sds City and Mulhall was placed at the
disposal of the couple. Mr.. Candell Sc
cured a pastor and accompanied by
two friends, went to the telegraph Of
flee. At Mulhall Miss Cundiff was ac-
companied to the telegraph Office by
her parents and sister The ques-
tons and responses were wired back
and forth and repeated at each end
to the couple by the telegraph opera
tors, the ceremony requiring Is min
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13

PRETORIA, April 11.-Advices from
Wepener, where Gen. Brabant's Brit
ish force is surrounded, say the battle
continues favorable to the Federals.
About $4,000 British troops are said to
be there.
A heavy cannonade was heard this
morning in the direction of Button
tein, midway between Winburg and
Boshof, In the Orange Free State, and
north of Brandfort.
Advices from the Boer headquarters
In Natal say that after heavy bonn
bardmen the British are retiring in the
direction of Ladysmith and the FEEDER
ais are going to their old positions.
ALTWAL NORTH, April 12.-The
Colonial troops are still holding their
own splendidly at Wepener. Cannon
aiding recommended this morning. The
Boer attack yesterday was not very Sc
rious The British are carefully hus-
banding their ammunition and their
guns are making excellent practice.
The Beers are short of ammunition.
A patrol returning from Smithf1eld re-
ports that small groups of Beers are
visible.
LONDON, April PA special dis
patch from Elandslaagte dated yester-
day, says:
Fighting was renewed beyond
Elandslaagte this afternoon. The Beers
steadily advanced upon the British po-
sitions. There was continuous rifle
fire and the Boer big guns were in &C
ton. The British replied effectively
and after two hours fighting the Beers
were checked
BLCEMFONTEIN, April 11.-Ac-
cording to information received here
the Boer activity eastward of the rail
road and in proximity to the borderI1s
largely due to the fact that Presidents
Kruger and Steyn have found they are
unable to keep their forces together in
inactivity, the burghers declaring they
are unwilling to remain with their
commands unless actively employed, as
they are convinced the British game is
a waiting one. 1t is believed the Boer
movement was originally designed to
ob1ige Lord Roberts to weaken his
force at Bloemfontein in order to pro-
tect the railroad, when the Beers would
have attempted to recapture the cap
ital. But the burghers are evidently
ignorant of the enormous forces Lord
Roberts has at his disposal.
Advices from Kareen Siding say the
Beers are busily entrenching their po-
sition east of Brandfort, running par
allel with the railroad, while still
strongly holding the Waterfall drift
water works.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-13
CENTRES OF INTEREST.
EIandsIanEte and Wepener Now Mo
nopoIize Attention in London.

EIands1anEte and Wepener Now Mo-
nopoIize Attention in London.
LONDON, April 12.-Elaadslaagte
and Wepener still monopolize atten-
ton. At both places a series of indie
cisive actions are occurring.
The Boer reports of the fighting on
April 18th at Elandslaagte AYERS that
the advance on the British camp was
made with the loss of only three,
while the British losses, says the same
report must have been heavy. The
Commandment lasted all day.
Nothing has been learned regarding
the rurlor of Col Baden-Powells
death, nor is there anything tending
to show how long the general advance
toward Pretoria will be delayed.
In the absence of exciting develop
ments public interest centers more up
On the personality of the new COM
manders and in the suppositions as to
who the next general will be to be
sent home.
The sailors of the Powerful are COM
ing in for enthusiastic greetings equal
ling that which met them on the first
arrival at Portmouth yesterday when
young and old women kissed officers
and men Unfortunately as they came
OF the dock"
It appears that Gen. Brabant himself
is at Aliwal and that only a portion
of his column is at Wepener.