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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

What has the editor of this pa
per done to the Calhoun Chronicle
Bro. Barr, will inform us.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-20

a man don't marry his first love
but once, and in some cases moi
once.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
LfONHARDT IS DEAD
Career oI Skagwayan Ends at His
 Virginia Home.

Word was received on the Cottage City yesterday of the death of John p. Leon- hardt, formerly wharfinger on Moore's wharf, at Herndon, Virginia, his old home on January 10th. The cause of death Is stated as acute stomach trouble. M. Leonhardt left Skagway about the first of November for Seattle for treatment for his maIady. While at that city the physician decided that he was troubled with cancer of the stomach, and his brother. pr. C. Leonhardt took him to Philadelphia for special treatment. From Philadelphia. Mr. Leonhardt and his brother proceeded to their old home ln Virginia where the end came as stated.
 M. Leonhardt was well and favorablv known in this eltv. His ever faithful ser vices on the wharf were such as to win for him the high regard of all shipping men and merchants and others who re- eelved freight over the wharf. He leaves a wife and son to mourn his demise.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
TWO STEAMERS ARRIVE
Tee. ana Cottage ciiY wI'h n"ny
 Passengers.

The steamship Cottage City arrived yeS,erdav morning at o:3o o'clock from Puget Sound with hftv-Seven iiTSt-elsss passengers. On leaving the south the ship had I,2 passengers. The Cottage City sailed las, evening for the Sound by way of Sltks.
 The steamer Tees arrived at 7:3o o'clock yesterday morning from Victoria and Van eouver with eighteen passengers. IaO guar ,ers of meat for N. P. Shaw, Of Bennett, and 2Io tons of other freight. She was expected to sail at Q o'clock las, night, but will not get away before noon today.
 The greater number Of passengers arIy' ing on the Cottage City and on the Tees are for the lnteficr.
 The steamer RoSalle IS due from the Sound and way ports.
 Capt. Wallace, regular master Of the Cottage City, who has been in California for his health and expetted to be with his ship this trip, telegr1phed before she had left the Sound that he had fallen ill again and would not De back right away
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
stag Quitting Tonight

Tonight the Y. M C. A. hall will be the scene of hustle and activity, the occasion will be the much talked of stag quilting party. The fact that prominent male eItl' zens will be there, handling needle and scissors, will Of itself be a drawing card, but it Is stated that many of the most ln- tereSting features of this unique social are still held a secret by the committee In charge.
 Besides the quilting there will be an art exhibition of men's fancy work that will probably prove an attraction. This exhi' bitlon contest is open for contributions till 7:3o ?. m. Anything man'made Is elegible. The latest addition of novel f-atureS is a mending department, presided over by men. Skagway's bachelors have been ln- vited to bring in their long neglected gar ments and have the buttons Sewed on and holes patched. Refreshments will follow for the wearied llborerS ard InlookerS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
WILL DO JOBBING HERE
KaIem Leaves .to Get Agencies for
 First-Ciass Staples

John Kalem, one of Skagwav's leading merchants, left yesterday on the Cottage City for the states. He will be gone three weeks and will perform the important work of securing the agencies for standard brands of staple food. lt Is his Intention to build up jobblng trade with Interior points In hams, baconS lards, fancy shelf groceries and other articles known to the world at large to be of sterling worth.
 The first consignment of these goods will. It Is expected, come on the first trip of the City of Seattle after she receives her repairs.
 Mr. Kalem is aeeompanled by his family.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Capt. Jas. Carroll, formerly ships mas ter in the service of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, and one of the plo' neer navlgators of Southeastern Alaskan waters, also of the Skagway merchandise house of Jas. Carroll & Co.,, arrived ves' terday on the Cottage Cty enroute to Sitka.
 FEE. and E. J. MeFeeleY arrived yes ttrday on the Tees enroute to Atlin. The Messrs. MeFeeley are members of the hardware firm of MeLennan X MeFeelev, with stores at Vancouver, Bennett, Atlin and Dawson.
 The railroad company yesterday began breaking ground for the addition to b' built to the Skagway depot and head quarters bnildlng at Broadway and Sec ond avenue.
 Ladies' writing desks at Peoples
 For stylish and good fitting clothes go tc F. Wolland. who Is receiving the lates' and most fashionable Report on Tailoring every month. New goods are received al most every week. i2i3u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
An open Letter.

When on the 2,rd day of last March landed In Skagwav as superintendent Of N. E. missions in Alaska, was at once impressed with the imperative need of bet ter educational facilities for the children and young people of thIs territory.
 Even though there might be good school facilities In the near future for the lower grades, school of higher grade than a grammar school would soon be In demand Alta public reception rendered me soon after arriving In Skagwav, make the fol- lowing proposal to the people of this city, that for every sz.oo subscribed by the elt- lzens of Skagwav would guarantee sI.oO from outside sources. The proposition was considered by all a liberal one and plans were soon completed for the building of the present splendid stone structure.
 made my appeal for help to the board of church extension and was at first grant ed sIooo which was later raised to sI 800. During my trip east bought and rald for Bovnton furnace, the retail palee of which was s,os, Other contributions h. creased the amount from outside sources to over s7ooo.
 But instead of s4ooo raised by the peo- pie ot Skagway-sz for sI-the entire amount raised Is but little over sIooo all told.
 The people of Skagway are as liberal and progressive as any people have ever met, and those who have given, have giv' en literally, but large number who arc equally Interested with those who have contributed. have not given the enterprise their substantial endorsement
 We have now reached a point where we must have more money or the work must stop, and thls no one ought to be willing to sec done.
 All who have subscribed and have not vet paid their subscription, please be ready to help US at this time of need, so that we may at least get the lower story of the building ready to occupy.
 J.I WALTER.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
store Keeping.

Our policy has always been to procure !: everything our patrons want, then sell U when required at such a reasonable mareln that we are never left with an overstoek of undesirable goods; and In this we have met with gratifying success, until today we are elected "the most reasonable store in town" at all times by a myriad of con tented customers. Try us for dress good: this week. The Farrell Co.,, State St
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
John Kaism, the Grocer, win oivs
 Away free

To each customer. commencing Monday morning. one cut glass water set consist Ing of water pitcher and six glasses, with a purchase of ten dollars worth of mer' chandise. This offer Is good for three days only.
 Fruit and potatoes are now arriving in good condition. hay. just received big shipments of these goods on the last boat and quote you
 Yakima Burbank potatoes, per 100. S2 $ elect apples. per box. co Eastern Baldwin apples, { lbs,....- --- 2' Fancy Lemons, per doz 2'
 JOHN KALEM, The Grocer,
 Wholesale and Retail.
 Corner Fifth avenue and Broadway. Free delivery to any part of the eitv.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
HenefItst CIaney's.

A eeneft entertainment will De given to Mrs. Herb Bell, (CriSsie Dale) at Clancv's Theatre Friday night of thls week. Mrs. Bell Is 10 and her husband de,ireS that she bS sent below for medical 'rsatment. There will be a host of volunteers and a frst-elaSS show will be given. Mr. Bell has been very kind in the past at all bene- its for public purposes and the ediheatiOn Of societies, and q, is but fair that the pro- posed benefit should be we'll attended
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
New officers Chosen.

The board oF Y. ". C. X. directors met last evening at Judge Sehlbrede's; officers for the body proper for the ensuing year, as follows:
 President, Judge C. A. Sehlbrede, re- elected; vlee-presiient, Alfred Williams reelected: recording secretary, w. w. Shorthill. treasurer, Theodore JOhnsoni treasurer o, building fund, Alfred Will jams, reelected; general secretary. w. A. Reid.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
s,Ea Eai,or to Take csn,u..

H N. Ri dreth, now editor of the Sitka Alaskan, has accepted an appointment, 10 be census enumerator in the Cook Inlet and the Sushiina country. He refused ,he appointment to the pOstmaSterShip I, Sit ka. Mr. Hildreih will enter hiS census field the first oi next month.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

A. Forman, one of the partners owning and operating the Golden North hotel, who has been In California several weeks, returned yesterday on the Cottage City, Mrs. Thos. Whltten left Seattle for the south the day before he reached that eitv' and he in that way missed seeing her.
 Dveing done neatly at Mrs. Bloeh's, State street, opposite marshai'S ofiee.
 New designs in wall paper at Peoples.
 Extra size shirts, pants, suits. under wear, hats, and moeeaSlnS at regular size prices. Clavson X Co., Fourth ay- enue and State street. i72i
 The DAILY ALASKAN will be found on sale at the Hotel Northern news stand In Seattle U
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Notice.

The ladies oi the WindkenOw club are requested to mse, this evening at Miss Jo' anna Browne's store at 7;3o Co make ar rangements for the leap year party.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Nome.

The Nome serves merehlnt's luneh and keeps Bohemian keg beer on draught. The choicest nGuorS and the best imported and domestic cigars in the city. Open day and night. New building. corner of sro1d' way and Holly. % VI
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Miss Josephine Heldlnger, who has been attending Yashon College, near Tacoma, returned on the Cottag, City yesterday.
 The Arctic Brotherhood last night deeid-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Hon. w. F. MstlOck returned on the Cottage City yesterday from business trip to Eastern Oregon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
iuI.nd weather.

The daily telegraph reports to the dIvls- Ion superlntendent's office gave the follow ing account of the weather yesterday:
 oI7 O'CLOCK A. N. DlwSon-Cloudy. calm, telow. Ogllvle--Clear, calm, IS below. Selwln-calm, To below. Selklrk-Cloudy, calm, 5 below. Stewart River - Cloudy, Calm, 10 be- low.
 Five FingerS-Cloudy, calm, To below. Biz Salmon-Cloudy, calm, 2 below. Lower LaBarge-Partly cloudy. calm, To above.
 Carbou-Cloudy, calm, I6 above. White HOrSe-Clear, calm, 10 above. AtlIn--No report.
 Bennett-Clsar, south wind, 20 above.
 So'CLocK p. N. Skagwav - Cloudy, calm mild. 3S above.
 Glacier - Partly Cloudy. calm, ,4 above.
 White Pass-Clear. calm. 26 above. Fraser-Cloudv, calm, 20 above. Log Cabin-Clear. calm, To above. Bennett-clear, Calm, 30 above.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Fur robes from s2o to SIS. CIayson X Co., Fourth avenue and State st. I2 2I tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
warm storage.

Frost proof storage accommodations Apply at Nome saloon. 20 U
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Judge Sehlbrede vesteriav began taking it:iT% is. IsTFSsd + week SHd Monday met s dsaTh The hearing will be continued today.
 Dunlap hats at Cheney's Boston store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Mr. Dr. Pohl lef, for her home ln Port land yesterday.
 Miss Hartman'S dresSmaking parlorS on Broadwav between 3rd and 4th avenues, near Rainier hotel. Street costumes $500 and up. Give us call. 'i nm
 Beds and bediing at Peoples.
 Gents silk mitts at CllvSon'>. Is eItS Dr. O. F. Searl. ofiee 1ni residence on Holly street, near State. opposite the Com miSarv. toI3u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Parker & Aggers' commission house on Fourth avenue between State and Main al- ways have fresh fruit and vegetables.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Earl & Wilson's Collars and Cuffs at Cheney'S Boston Store.
 Gents fur miits at Clayson'S, Fourth avenue and State street. I22Iu u
 For best wood and coal and expressing call up Lueavish. .. :. bonded carrier, phone 44, 10 'm
 Royal mail service Jetween Log Cabin and Atlin carry passengers. express ano heavy freight. For rates inquire .ol Burdette X LoOmiS. managers, Log Cabin, or R. E. West, agent, Skagway. 27 I3 q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

For wood, coal and expressing leave orders at Smiths drug store, 5th and Broadway. TO I'm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Best starehed work done at Rev City Steam LaunIrv on Broadway. OnlV steam laundry In Alaska. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

First class instructions on guitar given bv Mrs. Nellie White, Room G. Fry Bruhn building sth avenue. I4 m
 For fancy pipes call at the White Pass Cigar store on Sixth avenue. aou
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
New designs in wall paper at Peoples.

Dveing done neatly at Mrs. Bloc State street, opposite marShai'S oftee'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
WILLIAMSTOWN.

DESPITE what has seemed the hope
Icssness of Mrs. Freemont G. Little's
case in late weeks she is more comfor-
table and is able to sit up some and
we all hope she will recover.
Rev. d. II. Strong writes from
Bernardson, Mass. that he expects to
be here next Thursday to take up his
old work as minister in the Congrega-
tional church.
The first installment of taxes, sixty
five cents on the dollar must be paid
by August % to get the four per cent
discount.
DR.. J. II. Jackson was here on Fri
day in council in the cases of Mrs. j.
Fred Austin and the little daughter
of Waverly Murray. Both are very
serious cases but not hopeless.
Waverly Murray has tonsilitis.
Mrs. AFRO f. Nichols has been un'
der medical care of late.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Beckett re
turned from Boston Thursday after
winters absence.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
A CLERGYMAN ROBBED.

Essex Junction, May 26.--Rev. G.
N. Thomas, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church at Bristol, was robbed
of $40 in money and lots of valuable
papers here yesterday.
The reverend gentlemen was on the
way home from St. AlbanS. AS he
was getting off the st. Albans train
at Essex Junction to enter the one
from Burlington he was iostled rudely
and pushed back against the door,
Several others were also pushed.
When the robbery was committed
three men, who are looked upon as suS-
picious characters, separated and
could not be found anywhere.
This is the third case reported with
in the past few weeks of robberies at
Essex Junction, and it is little sur
prising that the thieves are not cap
tured. They hail from Montreal, 1t
is said.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
new SLATE QUARRIES.

Castleton, May 2G.-Peoplc here are
much interested over the recent dis
covery on the ground of jeremiah
Mulvey some 2 miles north of the viii
lage, of valuable deposit of slate. A
syndicate of operators has recently
tested it and are so well satisfied that
the firm of Mathews Company, the
well known dealers in slate in Boston
and Maine has leased the farm for
three years with the option of buying
it at the end of that time at price
to be agreed upon.
Steam power is being placed near
the quarry and the work of develop
ing will proceed as fast as possible.
The town will exempt it from taxa
ton for term of years. The Mathews
company has recently purchased the
red slate quarries in Washington coun-
tv, N. V, not far from the last pur-
chase, and are known as one of the
heaviest slate producing firms in the
United States.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE.

A man who gives his name as Mar
TIN MorehouSc has been in this vlcln'-
tv for the past few days and tells a
strange story. He is now in Montpel-
icr.
lie says lie is a farmer and stone
mason. He came here from st. AL
bans Wednesday, with him was his
family and Peter Jary a barber.
They came to Barre Wednesday al
ternoon and remained here overnight.
When they returned to Montpelier his
wife had disappeared.
They were informed that she had
boarded an electric car for Barre.
Upon receiving this information Jafy
left him and neither Jary nor Mrs.
| M0rchousc has been seen since.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
INVESTIGATION
CaInmittee will Look After
\, Postal Irregularities
!. !: !: !: :'4S .: T.: VISIT CUBA
sort O. CT"
And Conduct Personal Inc
quiries There.


Washington, May 26.--Wolcott in
tAtfSenate presented the conference
rc,h1rt on the post office appropriation
bill showing an agreement to all the
itains except the Senate amendment
The pneumatic tubes report was
.i19Sed to. A further conference was
ofsiEsed on pneumatic tubes bill.
Gal.inger of the committee on con-
tiagent expenses reported favorably
oieshe resolution for investigation of
postal and other irregularities in Gu
ba. The resolution was amended So
as to allow the committee on Cuban
affairs to visit Cuba, either the whole
or sub committee. 1t was passed
without debate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
A Montpelier, Vt. Man Weds
100000
W. H. HUTCHINSON
He is Twsntyseight and his
Bride is Seventy>eight
Especial to TELEGKAM.) J

Montpelier, May 26.-Willard II.
Hutchinson, son of Captain Allen
Hutchinson of this city has fallen in
good luck.
On St. Valentines S day of this year
he married Mrs. Cornelius Marco OF
New York, widow, and worth
$1,000, 600 which is now IN her nus
bands name. Noone beyond the con-
tracting parties, the necessary wit
nesses and the Rev. DR.. Cooper who
performed the ceremony, was present
at the marriage which took place at
the Mansion House, Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Hutchinson has already been
married three times and is IS years
old while her husband is only 2S
Willard II. Hutchinson has been be-
fore the public as an actor for about
five Years. His role being chiefly
that of leading juvenile.
Two of the plays in which his ap-
| pearance will be recalled are "Ihe
County Fair" and ga Parlor Match :.
His sister is Katherine Hutchinson,
of Montpelier; also we'll known IN the
dramatic world and IN society circles.
Mr.. and Mrs Hutchinson Will re-
side at the Holland house. New YORK
CITY, until June 30 when they will take
Allan line steamer to Euro pc to re
main three months.
In 1885 with his wife Streeter wa
strande d on a small sand bar at tn
foot of Superior ST., at the time Whe'
refuse matter formed large tracl
He has been dispossessed scvera
times. Once he offered the tract l.
the federal government, later dcclar
inc it a district of Lake Michigan.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
MRS. GIBBS
Continues to Lead in Barre
Ci!y in
THE VOTING Contest
Mrs. Hattie Dow Covill OF
West Topsham also Leads

Interest in the TELEGRAM voting
contest continues to increase and
there is no telling yet who Will be
the fortunate persons to win the two
Quaker Grand Ranges which Will at
the end of the contest be presented
to the ones receiving the largest num-
bcr of votes in the city aud outside
the same respectively.
Beginning June lst and continuing
to the end of the contest the standing
of each contestant will I've published
every day. Remember that the soon
er you hand in your votes the more
interest will be taken in the success
of your favoritc.
A Typographical errori in last week s
issue made the types read that MIS-.
Kenetick had 546 votes when it should
have read $50.
The following is the standing OF
the different contestants at l. o CLOCK
today
| OUT OF CITY.
Mrs. Hattie Dow Covill, TopSham, SSo'
Williamstown Lodge. |. 0. O. f., sos,
Mrs. Walter Wyman, Randolph, 1o2'
Mrs. James Wllkic, Websterville, 300
b. II. Townsend, Plaintield, w
Florence Clark, No. Randolph, 6o'
Mrs. Rose Beede, Washington, 01'
Mrs. NJ. W. Hyland, East Barre, III
Mary Merrill, Heath, l''
IN CITY.
Mrs. George Gibbs. 4'8
Mrs. C.F Stevens, 100
Mrs. William Reaside, l'4
/ Mrs 4 1fnefeA ~
Mrs. Rose Japoos, -
Mrs. Clifford Pcakc, ~
Mrs. Isaac Davis, Is
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
STRONG FOR FOSTER.

Burlington, May 26.-The contest
which has been waged in this city for
the past week over delegates to the
district convention to nominate con-
gressman eliminated last evening in
the largest caucus in the history OF
the city, at which delegates favorlng
the candidacy Of Hon. d. j. Foster,
of this city, were elected.
The result of the vote was as 10l-
lows: Whole number Of votes cast
was 1897, necessary for choice 949
ticket selected by the opponents OF
Mr.. Foster, 6lS ticket headed "For
Member of Congress ID. j. Foster
1872.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
TOTAL LOSS
Two Large Establishments De-
stroyed by Fire
IN ST. JoHNsBuRY
r. !. McCutcheon, Carpenter
Lathe Co., and Mcleod
Milling Co. Losers.
lSpccjal to TIE TELEGRAM.\

ISUctIiI u j ii II ELE0hAM.
1t, Johnsbury, May 26.-Onc of
fine most destructive fires within the
history of this village took place early
this morning. resulting in the total
destruction Of the large machine,
blacksmith and general repair shop OF
II. ]. McCutcheon, the lathe manu-
featuring establishment of the Carpcn-
ter Lathe Co., located in the same
bUIdng and the large elevator of the
Mcleod Milling Co. near by.
The ire was discovered in the Nc
Cutcueon bnilding between midnight
aud clock by some railroad men at
work IN the yards. The blaze was
tucn lnder good headway.
They gave the alarm and the lire
department turned out but they were
unable to save the building from be.
lng totally destroyed or to prevent
the flames from extending to the Nc,
Lcod Milling Co.'s elevator, which
WAS also burned down. This was the
largest establishment of its kind lr
the state.
The total loss is about $40, 900, Gov
crcd hy insurance at about $4,000.
The Mcleod Milling Co. was TN
the heaviest loser, their loss being
$50. 900, insurance $4,000.
Among the losers is G. III. Cross \
Co.,, of Montpelier, who had aoou
81 Gee of stock stored in the elevator
IhiS was partially insured.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-26
Burghers Refuse to Longer
Continue to Struggle
CROSSED The vAAL
British Are Still Advancing
From That Point.

Newcastle, Natal, May 26.--Louis
Koch, magistrate of the Free State
who surrendered says all the Burghers
of Hariesmith and Nrede district have
returned to their farms and refuse to
continue fighting.
Pretoria, May 36.-prosecution is
withdrawn from those charged with
murder in connection with the explO-
sion of the Bagbie Powder factory at
johannesburg against Longvillc and
Pcrrit, Belgians and W. Bagbie and
Richards, Americans. All the accus-
ed are acquitted.
Pretoria, May 26.-An official bul-
letin says it is reported that the Brit
ish have occupied Nrede Fort and are
advancing on Schoeman's Drift.
Gen. DeWet announces that FedOrab
has occupied Beilbron and Potither'
Strom.
London, May 26.-Roberts reports
from Walvchock Orange Free State
that he has advanced along a portion
of this territory and forced IA crossing
over Vaal river on the Queen S birth
day near Parys.
Hamilton'ss columns arc in a
| BoSchbard. Our scouts are now al
Vilioens Drift on the frontier nortl
of Wolvechock. The local mines ar
uniniured and work is going on as us
ual. There is no enemy this side OF
the river. Hunter reached Nryburs
the 9th.