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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

There have recently Deen runors
which have evidently good deal
of truth behind them that arrange
ments are afoot for the consolida-
ton of all the railroads in the east.
ern section of the United States.
It is practically the case now that
the people are at the mercy of the
railroads, but if the proposed
scheme goes through there will be
absolutely no relief from the exact
ions of these goulless corporations
The smallpox guards at Parkers-
burg who are guarding the houses
where the suspects are held in
quarantine are having trouble in
keeping their prisoners in the
quarantine. Some of them have
been evading the guards and clip
ping out into the town. The chief
of police, who has the quarantine
in charge, applied to the prescott
ing attorney, who advised him to
instruct his men to shoot any per-
son trying to escape from quaran-
tine. This will prevent any furth-
or spread of the contagion. There
have been no new cases for several
ClaVs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

The Randolph county court has
decided 10 build new court house,
the work to start during this sum-
mer. The proposed building will
cost about $4,000, and will be en-.
tirely of Randolph county stone.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

An international trust protected
by tariff of 40 to so per cent. now
controls the supply of that useful
article, sewing thread.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

A fool at homo will be none the
wiser when abroad.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Some idea can be formed of the
size of the big steel trust when the
fact is mentioned that it's capitali-
cation is larger than the entire
bonded debt of the United States
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

A man is known by what he
doesn't do rather than by what he
says,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Master Harry Bowen, while play
ing with Ratchet yesterday, came
near cutting the end off his index
finger from his left hand. DIR. Mo.
Elfresh dressed the wound.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

1t is said the grub worm is de-
stroying the strawberry plants. If
this is true there will be ehort-
age in the crop of this luscious
berry hereabouts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

The increase of trusts and COM
binations will soon have the effect
of dividing the people into two
classes-those who prey and those
who have need to pray.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Within two hours after the aver
ago mao has proposed to a girl he
is so mad he could bite himself.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

The man who has a smile on his
face is the man whose house is
cleaned aud who is now living at
homo once moro.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

AT banquet mans toast is al
ways boast, and a woman's toast
is roast. Take your choice.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Riches abuse them who know
not how to use them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Some mon are measured by feet
and some by their heads.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17
March ll-tf.

Some sneak.th went out to
Mr.. j. S. MilIer's garden Saturday
night and pulled up number of
grapevines, rose bushes, 60, and
carried them away.
-------. -...... tFrT-.
We buy new shoes and then begin
To get them nicely broken in,
But by that time, or just about,
We find those shoes are broken out.
The man who has a smile on his
face is the man whose house is
cleaned aud who is now living at
home once moro
1t is said tho grub worm is de-
stroying the awberry plants. If
this is true there will be ehort-
age in the crop of this luscious
berry hereabouts.
AT banquet mans toast is al
ways boast, and woman's toast
lie a roast Take your choice.
Within two hours after the aver
ago mao has proposed to girl he
is 80 mad he could bite himself.
When "a girl first gets engaged
she never believes her mother
could understand how she feels.
Ere long Wen face the season
That provokes the sorrowing song;
When we cease TO face the blizzard
And the hot wave comes along.
Only one male pensioner of the
war of 1912 is on the rolls. This
wonderful old soldier is Hiram
Cronk, of Herkimer county, n. Y,
Why is a newspaper like wife2
Because every man should have
one of his own and not be running
after his neighbours,
A candidate for Office in Detroit
was discovered to be relative of
Admiral Sampson. He was soon
out of the race.
No, there is no climate like ours.
We have all kinds in job lots to
suit anybody.
A man is known by what he
doesn't do rather than by what he
saws.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

The following resolution was
adopted by the Charles Lewis
Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution" at their meeting
April 9th:
"ReSOlUcd, That vote of thanks
be rendered Mr.. Joseph Friedman
for his most generous offer to pre-.
sent Charter and Record Books to
this Society, and that his offer be
accepted. Also, that a copy of
this be sent Mr.. Friedman and
published in town papers"
LIvIA SIMPSON POFFENBARGER,
Regent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Frank Smith, who disappeared
from the town of Davis nearly Il
year ago, has been heard from in
Iowa, where he goes by the name
of Frank Swartz He gives no
reasons, in letter to his employer,
for his mysterious leave taking
from Davis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

It is now given out that Attor-
ney General, Romeo Ell. Freer, will
resign his office and become can
didate again for Congress in the
new Fourth District. Harry Q.
woodward, OF Spencer, has an
nounced that he will also be a oan-
diJofa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

Mr.. Roosevelt's home town Of
Oyster Bay has been carried by the
Democrats for the first time in his.
tory. We do not attempt to ex
plain why this occurred. We
maralv rnb our hands and smile
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-04-17

DELLA A. MoCu11oou, Seo'y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
Executive Committee Meets in
Plymouth Congregational Church

The executive committee of the Provi-
dence Christian Endeavor union met at
the Plymouth Congregational church last
evening After the devotional exercises
and reading of the minutes of the last
meeting the reports from the various
committees were given. The missionary
committee have planned for a special
meeting 10 be held in the Pearl street
Baptist church June Il. DIR. Daniels OF
Boston and II. p. Perkins have been Sc
ject will be THE Place Occupied by
Young People in Missions" and Mr.. Per-
kins will speak concerning "China's only
Hope"
The lookout committee are forming
plans that will tend To arouse a greater
interest in all the societies in the union
meetings and special plans also for the
visitation work among the societies.
Ii was suggested that the unions social
COMMITTEES work In conjunction with the
social committee OF the entertaining so
ciety for the union rallies.
The hospital committee reported that
the societies have responded well TO ~
calls to assist In conducting services each
Sabbath at the hospital. At these ser
vices the patients and nurses attend so
far as possible. and songs are sung ~
the society conducting the meeting for
the day I'm the several wards. Patients
often asg when the singers are coming
again piano ~ much needed for the
musical part OF the services and a reso-
luton was passed recommending that an
sent TO all the young peoples societies In
Providence and also TO the public through
the dailies and that the names Of all con-
tributors for this purpose be printed in
the daily papers
The report OF the Christian citizenship
committee showed thorough work. A
system has been adopted whereby intelh-
gence will be secured OF all Christian vot-
ers, and through the distribution of lite
rature the Importance OF right voting Will
be brought 10 the attention of the people
The work among the sailors received
careful attention, and during the past
four Sabbaths So vessels and 200 people
have been visited A boat IL needed 10
carry on the work. and az about Si2 was
lacking 20 purchase one this amount was
collected at this meeting.
Rev. A. IL. Cristy cf the Anti-Saloon
league gave very practical address. af-
ter which the roll call was given.
The state c. T.. union are 90 hold a
rally al Newport on Decoration Day. The
steamer viii leave Providence at 9 am.
the service will be held at the Second
Baptist church at pm, and the return
trip be made at pm. All EndeaVorers
invited Address T. O. Bishop, city hull,
regarding particulars. Tickets for round
trip, 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
OAKLAND BEACH PROv|DENCEC.E.U.
VIII Open Under Management Of
|. A. Tllllnghast on June Is

Oakland Beach Hotel at Oakland Beach
conceded TO be one OF the coolest
healthiest and most attractive spots in
the state OF Rhode Island will be opened
to the public on June 18th, under the
management OF Mr.. T.. A. Tillinghast Of
the well known l.. A. Tillinghast Cater
ing company
The hotel, situated on n spot TO which
nature has been especially kind, is one
of the largest and best constructed on
the beautiful New England coast. hav-
ing a frontage on the bay three hundred
feet and wide verandas on three sides.
The casino, bowling alley and golf
links, together with the excellent bathing.
sailing and fishing are features that will
appeal to everyone and prove attractive,
while the grounds surrounding the hotel
are Beautifully lard out, the shady
groves affor1ing a pleasant contrast to
the open expanse Of the bay.
As far as Mr. Tillinghast is concerned,
the general public knows full we'll OF his
success as a manager and caterer and his
assuming the proprietorship Will be
heartily welcomed by those who have In
the past enjoyed the season al Oakland
Beach and no pains Will be spared by him
10 make the spot one OF the most attrac-
tive in New England
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
ODD RELIGIOUS EXCITEMENT

For several months past an unusual re-
ligious excitement has prevailed In south
eastern Russia. which. although ortho-
dox. IL distinctly directed against the
state church. In certain villages IL
amounts to fanatiCism. Hundreds of pom
itents are TO be seen in the cold. stand
ing on one leg for hours together-some-
times. indeed. for q whole day and night
at q stretch--n order Co propitiato she
Virgin. The churches are packed with de-
Votccs the icons blaze with lights and
the whole district H. In n state of what
you in America would call a revival"
but what Is singular about IL is that the
priests do not aud, indeed, are not al
lowed To take any part m. the matter IL
Is "A very significant and extraordinary
movement. and gives rise to grave aux
lcty rs 20 the future. one thing Is quite
certain--the whole of Russia ~ in n
state of effervcscenco aud unrest-St
Isouis silobe-Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
OF PARALYSIS.
Edwin Baker, Secretary Of Grand
Lodge Of MasOns, Expires.

Edwin Baker, grand secretary OF the
Grand Lodge OF Rhode Island, and
prominent member OF all the high Ma
sonic bodies, died at his residence on
Rhode Island avenue, this morning, hay-
ing succumbed TO stroke OF paralysis
with which he was seized at o'clock
last Monday morning
Edwin Baker was son Of Henry and
Susan (Niurray) Baker He was born at
Newmarket. y. H., Nov 81, 1887.
when he was in his NTH year his
fathers family came 70 this state from
Maine Mr.. Baker attended the public
schools and was graduated from the
high school. when lie went 20 Boston
and studied the manufacture of musical
Instruments.
His father on May l. iS5e. opened a pi-
snoforte aud musical repairing shop and
later Mr.. Baker was associated with him.
under the firm name OF Henry Baker n
Son. and retained that name and the
original ware rooms 10 his death
lie was made "a member of what Cheer
Lodge No. n January l5. 1861 and was
worshlpful master in 1858 le was elected
grand secretary of the Grand Lodge MAY
20 1872 and held that office until his dc-
mise lie was the,acoredited representa-
tive 10 the Grand Lodge OF England. sue
cceding a. such Grand Master Nicholps
Van Slyck. decea Sod,
Among other offices hc held was that %
financial secretary OF What cheer assem-
bly. Royal Society of Good Fellows.
Mr. Baker was a born musician lie
organized and Instructed the first boy
choir AZ III Andrew N. NOW y MI NNNmfE'
Memorial church, was orgarlst 1t Grace
church and musical director of the Bene-
ncont CONGREGATIONAL church.
IN 1853 he married Maria j. Jastram
ONE daughter Edith Justram Baker, SUR
wives him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

South Hadley, Mass. May l5,--Mss
Mary Emma Woolley, A. ~, Lift. u. l..
d. IT,, was this afternoon inaugurated
president of Mount Holyoke College. The
inaugural procession started at the gym
nasium at 1915 and marched to Mary Ly
on hall where inaugural exercises Were
held at 2 o'clock.
Following an overture and procession
was a Scripture reading and invocation
by Rev j. r.. r. Trask. D. D.. of Spring
field, one of the college trustees, and
festival re Deum by the college choir.
The first address was by Rev. Judson
Smith. ID. D., OF Boston. president OF the
board of trustees. during which upon his
reference 10 the charter, seal and keys.
these articles were presented to Miss
Wooley by College Treasurer A. Lyman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

Willston OF Northampton.
Miss Woolley then delivered her inaug-
ural address.
Following an anthem composed for the
occasion 10y Nathan III. Alley. and pray
or by Rev. Henry A. Stinson, ID. d.. OF
New York. Miss Caroline Hazard. the
president OF Wellesley College. MNended
greetings upon the occasion. congratulate
ing Wellesley especially 10 the fact that
Miss Wooley. came from Wellesley, and
90 the close relations which have so long
existed between the two institutions.
President Taylor OF Nassar College
brought greetings from that institution.
being followed by President Geo. Harris
OF Amherst College and President w. II.
r.. Faunce of Brown University.
The exercises closed with the singing
OF "Ein Feste Burg by the college choir.
Interest in the exercises was wide
spread and Mary Lyon hall was crowded
10 It's limit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
AUGUST WEPT.
Struck an Officer In Citizens
Dress. Jail 10 Days.

August @. Enchelneyer was very PEN
i,ent and fearful young man this morn
ing albeit ne was as brac as lion last
night.
August was charged with making an
assault on Patrolman Welcome III. Foye
and this is how he did ~.
An alarm was sent from box 362 last
evening and when the fire had been ex-
tinguished District Cher Griswold gave
the recall signal.
Several people crowded around him and
among them was August.
Patrolman Foye pushed August a little
with his shoulder. and the valiant young
man promptly spanged him In the face.
Foye WIS in citizens dress and 10 save
further trouble told August that ne
Foye. was an officer
August repeated the blow ana today
Judge Sweetland sentenced him 20 Jat
Tor ~ days.
And August wept bitterly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
MADE REPORT.
Agent Smith Tells Of His Work
for S. P. c. A. During April

The executive committee OF the Rhode
Island Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty TO Animals held its regular meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the office OF
the society. 81 Westminster street, room
2l The president, Samuel S. Durfee,
Esq, presided.
General Agent James ~ Smith present.
ed his report for the month Of April.
which showed the following cases investi-
gated:
For cruelty beating animals 5. overload
ing .: overdriviug /; depriving of food
10: depriving of shelter q; working horses
when UNIT for labor 2Il horses taken
from work L. working when diseased I;
torturing animals 3. There were AZ cases
for cruelty TO horses. for cruelty TO
cattle, > for cruelty To mules, for cruel
~ 10 dogs. 3 for cruelty To fowl There
were 81 persons admonished for various
offences: As animals hunanely killed, s
horses, Is dogs and 26 eats The total
number of animals involved was 1876.
horses 90, cows Z, mules 3, dogs 81, cats
26. fowl 30.
There were seven cases prosecuted.
Two in the First District court at New
port, one In the Second District court I'm
South Kingston. two I'm the Third District
court at Westerly, one in the Fourth Dis
trict court, and one I'm the Sixth District
court.
The total number of fines was $50.
Frederick $. Tate OF Warwick was ap-
pointed local prosecuting agent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
IN HANDS Of JURY.

The Jury in tire suit TO recover $50
brought by Lea Lebvre, by her next best
friend against Iawton Spinning com
pany, retired at about 1889 o'clock today.
The plaintiffs scalp was torn of and one
of her ears by means OF alleged defective
machinery or negligence In placing the
machines.
Defendant denied any negligence. claim
ing the machines were as far apart as
is customary aud that proper instruction
was given plaintiff. At n late hour to-
day the jury hel not reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
WHlTNsYS HORSE A WINNER.

London. May 15.--At the Newmarket
races today the Wednesday welter handi-
cap OF $50 soereigns for years and up-
wards AZ seven furlongs was won by VIM
G.. Whuenys colt, Walter Shed, ridden
by Glen Jenkins. Richard Croker ;
bay 'filly Minnie Dee. John Reif having
the mount, came In second.
Danny Maher had the winning mount
on Mr. j. &. Dyor's chestnut colt ST.
HILARIOUS, which won q maiden two year
old race of 100 sovereigns, distance five
furlongS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street. May l5.-London sent-sonse
good gains for Americans this morning
in spite OF reports OF several small fall
ures in that market incident 60 the set
Elements. ST Paul was up 3h az o'clock
and has been IA up earlier. The opening
here was rather quiet and slightly irreg-
ular but fractional gains predominated
st. Paul was up ga, Atchison 2St, Union
Pacific 2ia, and other railroad stocks
between l and . The gains did not hold
ST. Paul broke points immediately ana
other stocks point or over and the
market became Irregular but with NO
sign OF disorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
SPRELIA WOMAN
is AGAIN IN COURT
Continued From Page one).

The cross-examination OF Kirinzi was
finished soon after recess. Sheriff Philo
V. Cady OF Bristol county was next
called and told about the finding of the
dead body OF "A man who had witnessed
the commission of the crime I'm a Fall
River hotel
John r.. Conley, Esd, was called TO
testify as To the testimony of Giroda
NiroIa. who since died. at the Bristol dis
trict court last December. This tcsti-
mony related to wordse used at the time
of the killing. There was a long dis
cussion on the admissiblity of the tes-
timony.
The state concluded Its testimony this
afternOpD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
BRIDGES OR TUNNELS.

Another dangerous point is NJ like
street the crossing there also Oeiug gen
orally used by the mill operatives. and
many fatal accidents have occurred
The suggestion has been made that
while a bridge Is necessary, owing 20 the
lay OF the land. at Tent street there
should be either a bridge or n tunnel at
Grove and Dixie streets.
There seems to be no reason why
bridges of easy grade cannot be built at
10th places. and this 81 Is claimed woild
be cheaper that tunneling under the road
Of course. the matter of the cxpcnre
would have 90 be- arranged between the
city and tho railroad company
\ well known attorney said this morn
inr that in his plnion the railroad
could not abolish the Grove street cross
ing 81 Il desired TO do so, ms tho cross
inr was 20 portion OF public thorough
fare before the railroad was constructed
Al Dixie street tho same conditions did
not exist. for the land there was the
property Of tho railroad company and
could hc closed Co travel although tb-~~
might bc some legal complications.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
SLEEP, BABY, SLEEP

See here" exclaimed Mr. Popleish
II don't propose 10 have ihst burglar
alarm I'm our bedroom Wei PVT X down
stairs in the hall ="
Nonsense" replied his wife Then
we won't hear ~ when 90 goes of
Neither viii the baby That's the
main point Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
BOTH DEAD.
Boy Kills Himself and Father
Also Takes His Own Life.

Tacoma, Wash, May IA special
from Everett says John Fay, employed
by the Seattle Bridge company at Lacon-
ner Washington. reprimanded his l5-
ycar-old boy for some trivial offence.
This wounded the boys feeling SO deep
" that he stole out OF the room secured
gun and shot himself IN the head.
Hearing the report the father hastcned 20
the scene and seeing his son writhinE
I'm The agonies OF death. he picked up the
weapon and blew out his own brains
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
LEGS CUT OFF.
Judy Fatally Injured by a
FTsIghi Train at Quincy.

Quincy Macs Nav i5--Gcorge Judy
OF Boston was fatally injured here today
having boen run over by n freight train
and losing both legs
lie was taken 90 The Massachusetts
General hospital in dying condition.
JUDY was The conductor 81 y. V. n a.
A. VI. freight train and he slipped under
The wheels while ears were being shifted
lie Dos o. years OF age
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
KILLED HIMSELF IN A CAR.

lTolyoke May IA man supposed 10
De g. A Carrier Of Brewster y -
committed suicide this morning Ia the
toilet room OF a passenger coach on Hol-
throat with rAg ~ : la'ar in the
police station
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
CONFERENCE on FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Philadelphia May iG-n accordance
with the recommendation % the Pres
byterian general assembly. n conference
on foreign missions was held today under
The direction of the board of foreign mis-
sious with The chairman OF the synod
icnl prcsbytor'an committees and rep.
rescntatives OF the women's mission
hoard. The morning session was devoted
90 M, reading OF reports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
ANOTHER
RESPITE
FOR ST0RT|
Granted on Account Of Appeal
Of His Counsel to the United
States Supreme Court.

Boston May 15.--The executive council
this forenoon at the recommendation OF
the governor voted 10 grant a respite to
Luigi Stortl, now under sentence OF death
by the electric chair for murder. until
midnight Of May 25.