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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS.
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
Believes Andree II Aliye-Brother of tho
Arctic Explorer Has Hopes for His
Safety Calk Attachment for Horse
Shocs-spur ON the stirrup.


ASOAAA8 SSSU = ANoPhNACoCOhSCs
Washington Star: II have often
heard of the wonderful phosphores-
cence of the southern seas" remarked
a traveller from the north to a Star
reporter, "and have seen many
pretty fair samples OF it in the At
lantic between New York and Eng
ltsh ports, but did not know it pre-
vailed to any extent in northern wa
tiers until during the last summer. In
August last was on board the revenue
cutter McCulloch, in the Bering sea,
about stxty-three degrees north lati-
tude, bound north, when one night
about 10 o'clock happened to go on
deck, and l was almost frightened by
the sight Of the sea- The wind was
blowing sharply enough to raise the
white-caps. and the whole sea looked
as If it were lighted from its depths
by million arc lights, throwing the
whftest rays upward aud under the
flying foam. The hollows of the waves
were dark, but every crest that broke
showered and sparkled as If it were
filled with light. From the sides of
the ship great rolls of broken white
light fell away, and she left broad
pathway Of silvery foam as far back
as the eye could reacn. But about this
hour was the most striking display.
Here 1t was as If the ship were plow-
ing through sea of white light, and
as the water was thrown back from
her Prov it fell in glittering piles Of
light upon the dark surface beyond,
and was driven far down below, light
Ing the depths as If all the electricity
of the ocean were shooting its sparkles
through the waves and turning itself
into innumerable incandescents that
flashed a second and then shut out for
ever. ! stood on the forecastle deck
looking down into the brilliant white
turmoil of the waters until began
to feel as if we were afloat upon some
silver sea, and real uncanny feeling
took possession of me- The white
ship was lighted by the phosphores-
cence OF the waters, so that as high
up as the deck there was a pale,
( weird white, that made one feel as if
! the Flying Dutchman' were abroad
upon the seas aond had passed by us.
The masts lowered in ashy gray above
the decks, and every rope and line
stood out distinctly in the light, but
cast no shadows. 1t was all as ghost
sly as if we had gone up against the
real thing, and it was positive relief
Z to get back into the wardroom, where
there was something more human.
don't know how long it lasted, but
when went to bed at II o'clock |
could still see the silver shining
through the air port in my state room"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
san m, 7I..t:.

Father-Im glad to see. Johnny.
that you were sixth in your class this
week. You were only eleventh last
week.
Johnny Yes, sir. Five Of the boys
has been home sick all week. I" Phil-
adelphia Press. i.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
Il sprea tis.

Examiner-Now. children, who can
.ell me what an epidemic is? What!
None of you? Let me prompt your
memory. It IS something that spreads.
And now-ah, I see one of you knows.
What is It, my little friend?
Jan. gir Tit-Bits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
On Parade.

"How do you like your new spring
suit, Kitty?"
"Oh, it fits SO perfectly that I've
been out somewhere every afternoon
.his week. indianapolis Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
"Rowt- or "Root..

Washington special New York
World: Representative Thropp, of
Pennsylvania, eased things up for the
overweight and excitable house this
afternoon by pronouncing the word
route" two ways in one sentence. Il
do not know whether the Nicaragua
'rowt' is the best root. z he said and
even Uncle Joe Cannon laughed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
An Excellent Reason.

Freddy, what makes yoa talk from
morning till night?"
Sos I'll be good comply fer my
sell. = indianapolis Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
Herbie-No, stree.
Miss wantoneur.

Miss Wantoneaux-I thought you
considered Tom one man in mill
lion.
Miss Maynchanz-So l do.
Miss Wantoneaux-Yet you've be-.
come engaged to Mr.. Richleigh.
Miss Maynchanz-Yes: he is one.
man with million.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21

The defunct Chemical National bank
OF Chicago, paying 100 per cent diyi-
dends. proves the chemical fndesct ruc-
tihility al tier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21


The building of the nest.
Weaving 1t well so round and trim,
following It with care;
Nothing too far away for him,
Nothing for her too fair
Hanging It safe on the topmost limb
Their castle In the air.
All, mother bird, you'll have weary days
When the eggs are under your breast,
And shadows may darken the dancing
rays
When the fedglings leave the nest.
But they'll find their wings in glad
amaze,
And God will see to the rest.
So come to the trees with all your train
When the apple blossoms blow.
Through the April simmer of sun and
rain
Go flying to and fro;
again
Your fairy building grow.
Margaret z. Sangster In Golfers
Weekly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
Case Of mi.tak.n Ident,tx.

Stranger, ION streeD-Do you love
your little baby brother there, my
boy?
Herbie-No, stree.
Stranger (surprised) Pray, why
not? @
Herbie (promptly)-'Cause he's my
sister. See!-Harper's Bazaar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME ooop STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

1fariorie's Surprise Party still the East
Dsssneratsd College Yells was
Not Willie Playing TninThe Build
ing Of the Nest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
The Building Of the Nest.

They'll come again to the apple tree,
Robin and all the rest
When the orchard branches are fair to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21

oea he average person hays
iscn . aAy he ::ool6
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
The building Of the nest.

In the snow Of the blossoms drest;
And the prettiest thing in the world will
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
al SeIact School.

We are reliably informed that
Professors w. j. Kenny and A. T.
Rimer will open first-olass select
school at Winfield, Putnam county
on April 9th next. Thevery names
of the above gentlemen is guar
antee that the school will be second
to none. Prof. Rimer is we'll and
favorably known as an educator all
over this section of the country,
while the name of Prof. Kenny, our
townsman, is we'll known to every
student and educator in the State.
His rare learning, affable and gen.
tlemanly qualities, and his extern
sive and long experience, associated
with such an able teacher as Prof.
Rimer, will at once commend and
assure tho success of the school,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
A noted Authors opinion.

Every young woman who be-
comes wife at 18 to 25 years of
age, says noted author, has right
to expect 40 years of housekeeping.
For 300 days every year, three times
a dry, there are hungry stomachs
to be filled and capricious palates
to be gratified. The blushing bride
at the altar has before her the prac-
teal proposition of preparing 49,
600 meals. Add to this the bring
ing up of children, the varied daily
duties of the house, such demands
of society as she may meet and it
is easy to see that the "bride-e leop
has herculean task with no
chance of going on strike.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
An only DamgIlter.

This up-to-date farce comedy
will be rendered by the home tai
emit of Pleasant Flats, at Heights.
w. Va, March 28d, 1900. Fol
lowed by the leughable farcea
"Wide Enough for Two" and
"My Neighbours Wife" Music
by the famous Mitchell orchestra
Proceeds to be applied to the
U. B. Church. All are cordially
invited. Doors open at 100 p. m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Beautiful souYenir.

The Ohio Central Lines have
just issued handsome illustrated
pamphlet of views and scenery
from Gauley Bridge to Toledo,
Ohio. 1t is an interesting artistic
piece of typographical work and
all who can should secure a copy
of this work. 1t is particularly
interesting to all people living
along the Great -Kanawha and
New River Valleys. 1t was de-
signed and gotten up by the genial
General Passenger Agent of the
II. & o. O., Lines, Capt. Moultou
Houk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
AttentionC Go. r.

Thirty-fve years ago next June
our company was discharged, and
we, as a company, met in school
on Wheeling Island and voted as
to who should have the company
flag. It was voted 1 should have
it. L still have it. 1t looks very
much defaced and worn. Any one
of the company wishing to gaze on
the precious emblem oan do SO by
making a visit to my house. It
still makes me think of the boys
with reverence and good feeling.
Wishing all of them great JOY and
consolation in their declining years,
1 remain yours,
j. HAMILTON JOHNSON,
1st Sergt. o.. f, 18th w. Va. Vol.
Unfit. Point Pleasant, w, Va.
Other papers please copy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Last Wednesday, March 18th,
1900, at 1880 o'clock p. m Mr..
Gu rtis Bumgardner and Miss May
SaAer, were married at the resi-
derlce of the brides parents, Mr..
ancl Mrs. A. j, Sayer, at Hartford.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of few relatives by
Rev. Meadows, of the M. q,
Church, after which an elegant
sul)per was served.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
SAD DEATH.
MIR. III. fl. Davis Dies at fills
Home In Gallipolis, Yes
terday Evening.

The sad news was received here
yesterday evening about 6:8C
O'Clock, announcing the death OF
Mr.. I'll. III. Davis, who had died a
few minutes before from appendi-
citie, from which he had been
suffering for some time, of which
the skill of the best physicians
could not relieve him.
The deceased came to Point
Pleasant several years ago from
PoGneroy, Ohio, and with his father
II. 81. Davis, established what is
known as The T. I'll. Davis & Sons
Ml,at Market, and which he as
Mi mayor, conducted successfully
for several years, until he and his
father started another market in
Ga llipolis, leaving this one in
chtrrge of his younger, brother.
9rhe deceased was married and
leaves wife and four children to
mourn his death.
lie was man of exemplary
cha racter, and member of the
Presbyterian Church in this place.
In his death Point Pleasant aud
Gullipolis loses a most energetic
pushing business man.
we are informed that Mr., Davis
was member of the Masonic, Odd
Fellows and Knights of Pythias
frat entities.
The Register extends it's sympa-
thi es to the wife and children, pa
rents, and brothers and sisters, in
this their hour of grief
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Gard of Thanks.

We desire through the Daily
Register to express our heartfelt
thanks to our good neighbors and
friends, who ministered SO kindly
and tenderly to our grand-daught-
er, Bessie Knapp, during her long
and protracted illness, which re-
suited in her death. May God
bless and protect them and theirs
is the prayer of
s. p. KNAPP AND WIFE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Mrs. HAFNER is DEAD.
"A Most I1stimable w oman Passes
Away.

Away.
After lingering and painful ill
ness of many weeks Mrs. Mary a
Hafner died at her home at Hunt
ington, in the Carrolton hotel al
eight O'Clock Friday evening
March 10th. From the nature Of
her disease, a cancerous affection
her death was not unexpected by
the watchers at her bedside. Flu.
neral services were conducted al
four O'Clock Sunday afternoon al
ST. Joseph's Cotholio church in
Huntington, and the body was ia.
ken Immediately thereafter to
Richmond, Virginia, for interment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
HuphH Davis.

The loss of men whose life work
is we'll along toward completion
while grievous, is accepted as the
course of Nature; but for man in
the first flush of mature manhood
bounding with energy, ambitious tc
make worthy record in life, sur.
rounded by a young and devoted
family, with the responsibilities Of
good citizenship resting easily up
on his shoulders, and busy and
useful career before him-for suoh
man to be called away almost in
the twinkIing of an eye is more
than grevious; tits tragic and start
ling. Doubtless there is lesson
in it for other young men-a warn
ing to be ready for the touch OF
the Destroyer-but it is hard to
lose man like Hugh Davis. For
the bereaved family there is no
sufficient consolation except such
as may come from Above. Mr.,
Davis has not been in Gallipolis
many years, but he was here long
enough to capture the affectionate
friendship of many of his fellow
citizens, and to demonstrate the
wholesome influence clean up
right, busy young man can Weld.
Our last association with him was
at the meeting of the Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons Friday even
ing, one week before his death.
He was then apparently in sound,
sturdy health. He was Senior
Warden of Morning Dawn Lodge,
Captain of the Host in the Chapter,
and Standard Bearer in the Rose
Commandery, knights Templar.
He was also Knight of PythiasD
Our friendship with Hugh dates
back to the time when he was local
editor of the Pomeroy Telegraph,
and attracted attention by his olev-
er writing. He has always been q
favorite in every circle in which
he moved, and many men in CALI
polls feel the pangs of grief be-
cause of his untimely DEATH
Gallipolis Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Waterloo.

Correspondence, 10.
Nearly every one in this vicinity
is suffering with severe cold.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Ct.
Mckinney, who has been very sick
for some time, is convalesoent.
Miss M. Ollie Knapp is the re-
oipient of beautiful silk handker-
chief the gift of friend at Manila;
also copy of The Tribune an g.
page five column daily (except
Monday published at Manila.
Sunday School was recognized
at Rocky Fork school house Sun
day. The following officers were
elected for the year; Superintend-
ent, e. l.. Mourning; assistant su-
perintendent, q. B. Greenlee; Sec
rotary, Miss M. Ollie Knapp:
Treasurer, Alva Beard. The school
will meet at 2 p. m. each Sunday
after April 1st. Everybody invited
Mrs. r. w. Reed and little
daughter, of Knoxville, Tenn, will
remain with relatives here until
some time in April.
We saw a silver dollar with this
on the edge: Hundred cents one
dollar OF unit" This coin bears
the date of 1900. Read this ys
doubling Thomases, and be con
WINGED what we always told yor
that the silver dollar was the uni
until it was struck down, mainly
through the fundamentally o
that "Great Red Dragon.
CLEOPATRA.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

A. r. DeFluent, editor Of the
Journal, Doylestown, o, suffered
for a number of years from rheu-
matism in his right shoulder and
side. He says: "My right arm at
times was entirely useless. l tried
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and was
surprised to receive relief almost
Immediately. The Pain Balm | as
been constant companion of mine
ever since and it never fails" For
sale by Ct. w. M. Hooff, Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Divorce Granted.

Judge Jones granted Mrs. Alice
Needham, wife of Mr.. o. w. I'll.
Needham, a divorce decree in the
Common Pleas Court Friday and
restoration to maiden Nance CALI
polls journal.
Curious people are like skittish
horses-it would be better for them
if they wore blinds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Died.

Mrs. Henry w. Stewart died at
her home in Pleasant Flats, Satur-
day evening, March II, 1900, aged
about 60 years, She was buried
Sunday afternoon. Interment in
the family burying' ground. She
leaves a husband and four child
rem and three grand children and 9
large circle of relatives to mourn
her death.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Iseheetions OF. a naohelor.

A man is married to lots of
things besides his wife.
The average woman isn't worth
talking to before she is thirty and
isn't worth looking at afterward.
Getting married is like eating a
meal; the best way to enjoy it is to
wait until you can't wait any longer.
Every woman has times when
she feels that the Lord has thrown
her husbands wife away on him.
If a man had it to do, he would
probably throw the baby out when
he empties the bathtnb half of the
time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

Mrs. Van johnson died at her
home in West Columbia, Thursday
night, March 18th, 1900. Mr..
johnson is lying at the point of
death with typhoid fever.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Floor COVERINGS

Of all kinds, we will cover sat
isfactorially your Parlor, Sit
ting Room or Library floor
with handsome Velvet Mo
quette, Tapestry, Brussels OF
Wool Carpet; your sleeping
room with pretty Wool or
Moquette, art square or Straw
Mating; your kitchen with
Oil Cloth or Linoleum.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Pine GROVE.

Correspo "a.
W. Dabney, of this place, was
calling on friendsat Arlee Sunday.
b. Fadley visited the Misses
Dabney, of Arlee, last Sunday.
r. w. Bateman, of Mt. Rose,
closed his school at that place Sat
urday.
Robert Hereford closed his
school Friday.
Messrs. Wetzel and Abdon
Blaine were in this neighborhood
Friday buying stock.
Best wishes for the dear old
Register. KENNY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
All Agreed.

Democrats. Populists, Republi-
cans and Independents, that the
cheapest, safest end best place to
buy Groceries and sell produce is
at 514 East Main street. Telephone
call, Central" d. S. SNYDER.
The Grocer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

The Ravenswood uniform rank
X. of P has finally decided to enter
the national contest at Detroit next
August. They have an unbroken
record of victories.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

When man imagines he is play
ing smart little tricks is when he
looks the most ridiculous to others.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
900 Damage Awarded.


Rev. Richard Glover, of Hunt
ington, who sued the Ohio River
Railroad Company for $4,000 dam
ages was given verdict Thursday
evening by the jury of Cabell
county for 81, 500. November 18th
the minister bought a ticket from
that place to Glenwood. The con-
ductor refused to accept it, claim
ing the train did not stop there.
He offered to take him to Gallipo-
lis Ferry, but told him he would
have to pay his fare from there to
Glenwood which Glover refused to
do, SO he was put off at Guyan-
dotte. Hence the suit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Seeds! sceds!

Seeds! Seeds!
Glover Seed,
Timothy Seed,
Blue Grass Seed,
Lawn Grass Seed,
Aud all other kind of Seeds, at
Bryan, Gardner & Co.'s.
Jan. "a.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

The varnish of power brings forth
at once the defects and the beauties
of the human portrait.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
NORMAL SCHOOL.
B. H. BLAGG will teach an
Eight Weeks Term
of School at
Leon, Mason Co. w. Va.
Commencing on the
9th Of April, 1900.

Special attention given to
common branches and the best
methods of teaching them.
Teachers should avail them
selves of this opportunity.
Pleasant and moral sur
roundings. Board as cheap
as any place in the county.
Tuition $5 per Term.
mar IA
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

it be my lot to crawl, L will
crawl contentedly; if to fly, 1 will
fly with alacrity; but SO long as [
can help it, will never be unhappy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21
Special commissioners sale.

Special commissioners Sale.
TJEJIDER and by virtue Of decree OF the
and State Of West Virginia, made ana enter;
a ON snt M e6S %l i II cen
wirdch, Joe ChElsty, AdmInistr9roE Of the es-
and William Ghristy, and others, arc defend.
ants, the undersigned Special Commissioner
VIII, on the
18th day of April, 1900, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, sell
front door OF tile Court House OF said Mason
County, the two following described tracts
tae sc ssa Soia one
rSes + aSd s h IS 81 osa
lBsEinning at the corner Of the p acre tract
running north 81 r.. i70 poles 10 q gum tree,
thenes Sh Haniys fSe s. p disa
e stake take In James Dnncan,s line, thence with
20 poles il links to rock, Corner 10 TiIomai
3 deg t q PSes u the ed
containing seyenty.iye acres, more or less:
The second tractis bounded and described
beginning at the corner of Hiram Brown,
with Inc n 3 deg leg ". III poles snt TO
corner ia !, WiiIiam Brow line, thence With
corner to WIlilam brown and Geo. wallace,
poles TO StuTgiss' line, thence >; with & line OF
Sturgiss, land g. 81 deg. W.86 rods To the
TEaHs or sALE:-Cash as 10 one.haIf of
credit OF one year, The pnrcSaser eSecnting
s MS mSts w o9d SssETt to the 1TndsT
fhd s5e sP 9Iehhse money With interest non .1
Z: J. soMERvILbE,
hereby certify that the V ABOVE named
Special C6mmissfoner has given bond with
10000 as required SS sh S ffsESS Sssyk
march IA 4.W. e 81 "a h1i'i1' SisE
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

A church congregation should
pull together like team of horses
in wagon, and, like the wagon, it
should have but one tongue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-03-21

Some people who don't claim to
know very much make better use
of their knowledge than others who
think they know it all.