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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

It will be good news to the host
of General Freer's friends to know
that he seems better every day and
is rapidly regaining his health.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A surgical operation is not neees-
sary to cure piles. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salves saves all that expense
and never fails. Beware of counter
feits. Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Weather observers say that the
rainfall for April and May amount
ed to the enormous total of 16
inches. It is more than probable
that we will need some of this very
much before fall.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The prospects, for fruit crop
are still exoellent and people are in
great hope of an abundance. The
fruit has been failure in this To-
oality for the past thee years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the people of Point
Pleasant for their kindness to u.s.
during the illness and death of our
brother w. l.. Mccoy.
BRorHERs AND SISTERS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

At the last session of the legisla-
ture of this State, an act was pass
ed, authorizing the formation of a
State Bureau of Employment for
the benefit of persons needing en-
ployment and persons needing
help.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12
REAL ESTATE.
Below is some of the good bar
gains in Real Estate that the r. b.
TIPpETr Agency has for sale:
Furm,s for Sale.

I'CfTJlS Tor FoNtcs
7oiE1,S SEVEN ACRE FAIlM for sale at
Il =, reasonable price. The reason tue OWL
or hns for selling, Is, because lie desires 20
change business The farm Is situated IN
nion District, Mason county, iour mltGS
from the Knnawha river and *. Il NJ. itnll /.
wnV mud only n short distance from folhl
never failing creek: land mostly roIiinsi
now In grass, hut all susceptible OF CuiIinnn
lion: n little Timber; n good SIX room uWclI-
Ing house; good out buildings, good bhrhs,
two warehouses: also good two story store
house iSX26, close todwclling. VIII sell stock
chaser store does n good, pr3htanle Dnsl-
ness Tho inrm is in n most desirable hclsh-
borhood, close to schools and church.
A FIFTY FIVE ACRE and 1870 pole farm
"a for sale. All the land can be fnrmed eN-
cept n little I'm timber, All best lInpIONc-
ments; n peach orchard OF lilo young tIceSi
and about 100 plum, apple ana OtnGT IIult
trees. Good bnru and other out DullulngSi
good springs that never go dry; FOOT vein
OF good coal. a siNroom two story mouse mouse
with halls, porches, good clstcrn. q more
desirable place In Mason county could not
he found. 1t is close to town, ands se'eTnI
hundred feet above sea level ana can Oe
bought cheap.
A TWO HUNDRED AND NDTWESTH-FIyE
"A acre fITIn; never OVeTilOwHi 80 acres OFT
is cleared, and some In graSsi creek bottomi
good timber; good watcri churches, post
ofIlce, schools. In Union district, ~ miles
bought on terms to suit purchaser Doht
miss this bargain II you want farm.
A SEVENTY EIGHT AND A-HALF ncrc
"a farm, located i'm Arbuckle District
bargain. Price. II sold at once, $i1OOO
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The Ohio River Railroad is
erecting Watch house at the
crossing on Wand Street, near
Mr.. d. S. Snyder's residence, and
will station watchman there.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Now we are approaching the
season when we are met with tho
inquiry, "Is it warm enough for
vor1 9n
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The bilious, tired, nervous man can.
not successfully compete with his
healthy rival. DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers the famous pills for constipa-
tion will remove the cause of Your
troubles. HooGT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Hon. Stephen B. Elkins, of this
State, is being extensively doomed
for the Republican nomination for
President in 1901.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Danger, disease and death follow
neglect of the bowels. Use DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to regulate them
and you Will add years to your life
and life to your years. Easy to take,
never gripes, HoofT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The Teachers Institute for Ma
son county, oonvenes in this place
Juno 18th. Let our people see
how ice they can treat the
teachers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The incidental expenses of the
Union Printers Home at Colorado
Springs, from April 26, 1901, in
elusive were $3,314.49.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A white object can be seen at n
distance of 1880 times it's own
diamete in strong sunlight-that
is to say, white disc a foot across
oan be seen II .25O feet away.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

After Street Commissioner Fo-
glesong gets through with the
streets, they will be very presenta-
hle
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A yeoman upon his legs, is
higher than prince upon his
knaas
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

To rule the Philippines is going
to cost heap of money, outside of
the army that must be kept over
there all the time. a salary list,
just prepared by tho Philippine
Commission foots up $1,2OO,OOO a
wear,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

An envious man wakes lean
with the fatness of his neighbor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A mans clothes are made for
comfort; a woman's clothes are
made Tor deception.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

During the storm Sunday, at
Ashton, the wind blew the roof off
of Mr.. a. Cobbs' residence
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

It is about as difficult to run a
steam engine without water as to
try to do business these days with
out advertising. 1t is next to i'm
possible to succeed without it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

There is a good deal of exotic
ment over the discovery back from
Letart, of what is supposed to be
a good vein of lead ore.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A couple of weddings are billed
for this month. The brtdes-to- be
are both popular young ladies.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The opponents of the army can
teen appear to think their "great
success" requires considerable ex-
planation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Be old botimos, that thou mayst
long be 30.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

from Fridays DATy.
Mr.. H. q. Rnirden, of Leon, was
in town yesterday.
Mr.. ,. w Cammack, of Hunt
ington, is business visitor in
town.
Earl, little son, of Conductor
Glenn Kreig and wife, is quite
sick.
Mr.. John MoCausland, Jr., from
up Kanawha, was in town last
night.
Miss Florest Bright, of Brighton,
is here visiting her sister, Mrs
Chas. Thomson.
Miss Vause Beale, of! GaIlipolis
Ferry, is visiting Mr.. j. NJ. 81.
BeaIe and family.
Miss Linnio Petty left this morn
ing for Red House to visit her un-
Gle, Mr.. j. T. Whiteside.
Conductor L. n. Lowe. of the
o. r. r. is spending today with
his family in Heights.
Mr.. D. w. Brown has returned
from Middleport, Ohio, whore he
has been in the interest of his pen
sion business.
Mrs. DR.. d. W. Petty left yestor.
day for Parkersburg, to attend the
High School Commend ement ex-
ercises tonight
Mr.. and Mrs. a. ii. RoseberrY
are visiting for few days, Mr..
Roseberry's parents, Capt. and
Mrs. w. o. Roseberry, near town
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A young man negligent, an old
man necessitous.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The glutton mover puts off till
tomorrow what he oan eat to-day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Climb not too high lest the fall
be greater.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

A good 6 room house for sale,
located in Heights, big lot, oistern,
cellar and many other improve
ments.
f. b. TIPPETr.
Real Estate Agent
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12
Notice..

All persons indebted to the late
firm of Bryan, Gardner & Co.. will
please call at Bryan, Fry & Cos.
and settle at once.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Toledo's churches are to form a
trust. Wonder if these people
think heaven is controlled by a
trust?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

There will be considerable move
ments in oil we'll boring in Mason
county, this summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Fie upon hens, quoth the fox,
because he could not reach them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Fresh White Star coffee. in
bulk, just in. One pound goes as
far as two pounds of coffee ia
packages. Buy the White Star.
BRYAN, Fax & Co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Better witty fool than foolish
wit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

If Eve had never fallen it would
have been terrible joke on all the
rest of us.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The man who invests one dollar
in business should invest one dollar
in advertising that business.-A
T. Stewart.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

The Cuban constitution is trying
to follow the flag but it finds the
road very hard one to travel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

CAsT0R REA.
B..rt the AThs Kind YoG Han MMays BOzEl
4 G11zzzsm
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

from Thursdays Daily.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w.
Smith, of Heights, n daughter
Tuesday June 9th, 1901
DR.. H. j. Campbell, and Mr.,
Harry Blazer, of Glenwood. were
business visitors in town yesterday.
Mr.. Chns. Starrett. IF Beech
Hill, was n business visitor in town
yesterday.
Mrs. II. G. Hannie, of South Side,
will return today after short
visit to her brother, Mr.. Thos.
Vest
Miss Hattie Hambrick, Of near
South Side, who has been the
guest of Miss Minnie Price, will
return to her home today.
Mr.. John S. HanIy. of Apple
Grove, who spent the winter in
Florida, was in town yesterday,
looking much improved by his
wintering in the South.
Mr.. Fred Stone and little sister
Grace, and brother Frank, who
have been quite sick, are improv-
ing. Blanche Stone has SO far re-
covered as to be able to be out.
Mr.. Chas. Grant, of Putnam
county, is in town. Mr.. Grant
brought down raft of logs con-
tanning &C logs, for the Enterprise
Dock Co. This raft completes n
contract that Mr.. Grant had with
the Dock Company, in which he
has furnished altogether 7G7 logs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-12

Some, of Gallipolis Ferry, have
sold recently four head of fine
Short Horns to Mr.. Geo. Couch OF
Charleston, W. Va, for use on his
farm at South Side, Mason Co.,
w. Va.
To rule the Philippines is going
to cost heap of money, outside of
the army that must be kept over
there all the time. a salary list,
just prepared by tho Philippine
Commission foots up $1,2O0,O00 a
year,
The Austin we'll OH Salt CreekI
we are told, shows evidence of be-
ing fine producer. 1t is down
now about 1900 feet, and the tools
have caught in the rock through
which the Company were drilling,
which delays the work.
A white object can be seen at n
distance of 1880 times it's own
diameter in strong sunlight-that
is to say, a white disc foot across
can be seen 1880 feet away,
Toledo's churches are to form Il
trust. Wonder if these people
think heaven is controlled by a
trust?
The Teachers Institute for Ma
son county, convenes in this place
Juno 18th. Let our people see
how ice they can treat the
teachers.
Hon. Stephen b. Elkins. of this
State, is being extensively doomed
for the Republican nomination for
President in 1904.
The Ohio River Railroad is
erecting Watch house at the
crossing on Wand Street, near
Mr., d. s. Snyde,'s residence, and
will station watchman there.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the people of Point
Pleasant for their kindness to us,
during the illness and death of our
brother w. l.. Mccoy.
BRoTHERs AND SISTERS.
The prospects, for fruit crop
are still excellent and people are in
great hope of an abundance. The
fruit has been a failure in this To-
oality for the past thee years.
During the storm Sunday, at
Ashton, the wind blew the roof off
of Mr.. a Cobbs' residence.
There will be considerable move
ments in oil we'll boring in Mason
county, this summer.
Shirt Waist Man.
at is internal impudenoe for a
man to dress himself in the borrow.
ed robes of woman. Ten to one,
he looks like an ass. What does
that hulking carcass in raiment
that belongs to cool, fresh and
charming pirlhood and woman
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
REQUEST DECLINED.
He Cannot Race Shamrock III for Cup
Again Next Year.

New York. Oct. 9.-The New York
Yacht Club to-day formally declined
Sir Thomas Liptons proposal to race
the Shamrock III again next summer for
the Americas cup.
Sir Thomas proposition was submit
Craford. He stated that his commit
tee, on behalf of Sir Thomas, desired
to ask If the New York Yacht Club
would withdraw in favor of the Sham
rock II, that paragraph of the deed Of
gift providing that mo vessel, which
has been defeated in a match for this
cup, can be again selected by any club
as its representative until after a con-
test for it by some other vessel has
interviewed, or until after the expiration
of two years from the time of such de-
feat"
Commodore Ledyard stated that the
committee of the New York Yacht
Club was of the opinion that the mu-
tual agreement clause gives no power
to the club holding the cup to accept
a challenge which the instrument it
self prohibits absolutely. The COM
mittee did not think it was intended
that after a boat had had a trial for
the cup and been defeated, she should
be allowed to challenge again until
the time specified has elapsed, and so
declined to accede to the request.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
ROCKEFELLER-ALDR
Great Assemblage of Wealth and In
huence Attended the Union.

Great Assemblage of Wealth and In
huence Attended the Union.
Providence, r. l., Oct. 9.-In the pres
ence of an assemblage which included
relatives and friends and guests rep
resenting to an unusual degree the
legislative and financial interest of the
United States, John d. Rockefeller, Jr.,
of New York, and Miss Abbey Green
Aldrich, daughter of United States
Senator Aldrich, were married at War
wick Neck, Senator Aldrich's summer
home, to-day.
The wedding party left the Aldrich
mansion at 11:30 and drove to the tea
house on the estate. The ceremony took
place in the dance hall on the second
floor. At the prayer cushions the bride
was met by the groom, accompanied
by the best man. The Episcopal SER
vice was pronounced by Rev James
G.. Vose, formerly pastor of the Ben
eficent Congregational Church in this
city.
Miss Aldrich, a sister of the bride.
was the maid Of honor, and Miss Elsie
Aldrich was the flower maid The
bride was given away by her father.
Everett Colby of New York, a college
friend of Mr.. Rockefeller. acted as bast
man.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held and the wedding
breakfast was served in temporary
annex. The invitations to the break
fast numbered $50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
GET OUT OF PEK|N
SAYS PRINCE CHING TO FOREIGN
BUSINESS HOUSES.
CAPITAL NOT A TREATY PORT.
HE DESIRES MINISTER'S TO SECURE
THEIR REMOVAL.

The Foreign Business Houses Have
Been Illegally Established in Pc
kin, He Says, and should Be Moved
to the Treaty Ports-As This Would
Greatly Inconvenience the For
eign Legations the Ministers Do
Prince Ching's Demsnds-A Dis
pute as to the Octroi Tax the Cause
of the Trouble.
Pekin. Oct. 9.-Prince Ching has
written to the ministers of the Powers
requesting a withdrawal from Pekin
of the foreign business establishments.
He says that Pekin is not a treaty port,
that foreign business houses have been
illegally established here, and that all
such should be moved to treaty ports.
He desires the ministers to secure
their removal.
The ministers have arranged a meet
ing on the request of DR.. Mumm Won
Schwartzenstein, German minister, to
endeavor to agree upon joint represen-
tations in opposition to Prince Ching's
demands. A controversy regarding
the payment of octroi by foreign
merchants, appears to have precipi-
tated the issue. One foreign house do
ing a large business with the Chinese
objected to the octroi tax, arguing that
the goods were for the use of the lega-
tons.
Prince Ching points out that goods
required by the legations can be order
ed by them from treaty ports and
when so ordered are not dutiable. The
foreign business community in Pekin,
although small. is important. Its pres
ence is essential to the comfort and
convenience of the legations and it's
members hope their status may now be
definitely settled.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
All of Cape Colony Now Under Mill
tary Control.


Cape Town, Oct. 9.-The Gazette to-
day proclaims martial law in the dis
tricts of Cape Town, Wynberg, ST.
monstown, Port Elizabeth and East
London.
The proclamation is the outcome of
the recent visit of the premier of Cape
Colony, Sir John Gordon Sprigg, and
the under secretary of native affairs in
South Africa, ]. Rose Innes, to the
British high commissioner, Lord Mil
ner. 1t places under military control
the few points in Cape Colony hitherto
exempted and the constitution there
fore is now suspended over the entire
colony. The action taken probably fore
shadows the commencement of vigor-
GUS measures which those on the spot
are understood to believe necessary to
end the war.
Martial law will be modified in it's
application to the ports, by leaving the
docks, railroads, and harbors under the
control of the civil authorities. Mill
tary rule will be mitigated in some 9TH
er respects
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
imously adopted by a standing vote.
The resolutions fnllnw.

lmously adopted by a standing vote.
The resolutions follow:
Resolved, That the General Com.
mlttee of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, meeting in the city of San Fran
cisco, hereby records it's feeling of deep
regret that so dastard1y a crime result
ed IN the death of our chief magistrate,
William Mckinley, and expression of
nope that this common sorrow may
unite our people in bond that may
tend more and more to exalt our gov
ernment in truth and justice.
Second. That the guilt of this assas-
sination is aggravated by the fact that
1t is menace to the American idea of
law and respect for the country's
rulers.
Third. That we appreciate the con-
scientious ability of his public SER
vice, the beauty of his private life and
the noble sense of his great faith.
BE it resolved, further, That a CODY
of these resolutions be forwarded to
Mrs. Mckinley, and to the Congress
of the United States"
After a brief discussion of a pro-
posed amendment of an explanatory
nature to section of canon 10, the
matter of marginal readings was taken
up.
The discussion was continued with
out action until recess.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
TWO BUILDINGS WRECKED.
Boiler Explosion at Erie, Pa, Brings
Down Brick Walls.

Erie, Pa. Oct. 9.-This evening a
large boiler in the brass foundry of
the Hayes Manufacturing Company on
West Eleventh street, exploded with
terrific force, and completely demolish-
ed the three-story brick building in
which it stood. Adjoining this build
ing and directly back of the Liebel
House, which fronts on State street.
was another three-story brick connect
ed with the hotel by covered pas
sageway across the alley. The first floor
of this building was used as a store
room, the second for sleeping rooms
for some of the girls. and an ironing
room, and the third floor as the hotel
kitchen, the covered passageway lead
ing direct to the dining room, which
is on the second floor of the hotel.
This hotel annex was also complete
ly demolished. nothing but a portion
of the side wall remaining.
At the time of the explosion supper
was being served and six girls who
were in the kitchen were carried down
in the wreck. A general fire alarm was
sent in and in very few moments the
entire fire department was at work ex-
tinguishing the flames which had start
ed and rescuing the injured
The building was badly damaged by
the explosion, all the windows were
broken as well as the plate windows
in the stores in that vicinity. The drift
of the explosion passed through the
hotel barroom and that part of the ho-
tel was completely wrecked. How any
one escaped serious injury seems mar
velous.
The cause of the boiler explosion is
unknown. Damage to the Hayes Man
ufacturing Company and to the hotel,
about $50 900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERAcY.
Widow of StOnewaII jackson Calls
Convention to Order.

Charlotte. N. c., Oct. "a large
number of ladies, representing the
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
met in this city to-day in annual con-
vention. The meeting was called to or
der by Mrs. M. A. Jackson, widow of
the famous Gen. Stonewall Jackson, who
lives in Charlotte. Miss Julia Alexan-
der delivered the address af welcome,
which was responded to by Mrs. w. II.
Overman, state president In the af-
ternoon reception was given to Mrs.
Jackson at the Southern Manufactur-
ers' Club. At night a portrait of the
late Gov. Vance was presented in a
speech by Hon. John S. Henderson and
a portrait of Col. Charles Fisher by
Mrs. T. B. Beall. Mrs. w. S. Parker
received the portraits and Mrs. Mar
garet Arthur Call read a poem. The
convention will hold another session
to- morrow
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-10
CAPT. TILLEY is TOO GAY.
Samoan Missionaries Complain of
Commandant's Conduct.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Reports have
reached the Navy Department from
Tutuila, Samoa, mainly from Samoan
missionaries, complaining of the con-
duct of Capt. Tilley, commandant at
that station. 1t is alleged that on more
than one occasion the commandant
has been seen under the influence of
liquor, and that his conduct was unbe-
coming an officer.
Acting Secretary Hackett has direct
ed Rear Admiral Casey, commander
in-chief of the Pacific squadron, to
proceed to Samoa to ascertain the truth
with regard to the charge, and if
necessary, to hold court for the trial
of Capt. Tilley.
The department has detached Capt.
Tilley from command of the Abarenda
and of the station, and ordered him to
proceed by the next steamer from San
Francisco to Tutuila.
The charges, it is proper to say,
were received at the department with
surprise, since the record of Capt. Til
ley hitherto has been unblemished.