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The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

'-Des Moines Capital: The pension
claim is the only method of discharg
ing an obligation which as a matter
of fact never can be fully paid. If
frauds are occasionally perpetrated
it is to be regretted. But far better
to have half a dozen unjust claims
allowed than to have one worthy
soldier of the republic deprived of his
modest pension.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Iowa Yearly meeting opens in
their building and grounds in this
city on the first fourth day after the
first first day Of the ninth month. IL
terpreted that means September 4.
The side walks leading from the city
to the grounds are in au abomible
condition and should be repaired be-
fore that time. -
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

"A young man from Atlanta, Geor-
gia, applied for a clerkship at Wash
ington. In due course of time his
was approved and he was
notified that $500 job was awaiting
him. He replied, however, that he
was not in a position to accept now,
as he had embarked in a business
venture that was paying him $50 900
a wear
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Porto Rico's imports from the
United States have increased three
fold in two years, and in 1900 amount
ed to S6,s61 ,9l7, or two-thirds of all
the islands imports. us exports last
year we're SS,663, ,616, of which the
United States took two-thirds. Porto
Rico's commerce with Spain is now
but one-sighth that with the United
States.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

The government has decided to
abandon dangerous pneumatic guns,
better known popularly as "dyna-
mite guns" Naval officers say that
the principal effect of the dynamite
guns was moral rather than physical.
High explosives in rifed guns at a
range of from five to six miles will
accomplish all that was expected OF
the dynamite guns.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

The foundation is completed and
work has been begun on the super
structure of oskaloosa's s65, 900 post
Office building. The new S25, 900 jail
is being delayed because of the steel
strike, while work on the new s15, 900
Episcopal church goes merrily on.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29
-The Iowa Deaf Association stat

The Iowa Deaf Association state
convention will meet at Dubuque
August $3.50, and number of promi-
nent deaf men and women have sig
nified their intention to be present
and take part in the proceedings.
Among other important matters to
come before the convention will be a
resolution urging the National asso-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

-Des Moines Leader: To prove
that man is the natural cook and dish
washer, one smart woman has dis
covered verse in Kings which seems
to cover the case: 81 will wipe out
Jerusalem as man wipeth a dish,
wiping it and turning it upside down. +"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

--Montezuma Republican: The
congressional districts in the state
that persist in making frequent
changes must content themselves in
pointing to a record made for the
state by the districts that elect good
men to congress and then keep them
there,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Davenport Republican Jack With
ers, who robbed the selby Smelter of
$3.50, 600 in gold, has been sentenced
to the penitentiary for fifteen years.
Had he stolen hog worth more than
$50 he would have gone up for life.
When a man steals he should make a
good lob of it,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

-Leavenworth claims to have a
boy who has never eaten any apples.
That's nothing" shouts the funny
man of the Gate City, there are
quite number of boys in Keokuk
who have never eaten apple. They
are living on milk diet as yet" !,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

"A statistician has gone to the
labor of figuring that when Cresceus
made his worlds record onIthe track
he travelled A feet each second.
Accordingly, when two minutes had
elapsed, he s.onlyi about 100 feet
from the wire.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Chairman Spence, of the Repub-
iican State Central Committee has
arranged for rooms in the Equitable
building in Des Moines and will open
headquarters there in the near fut-
rra
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Hon. r. H.i Spence, the new
chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee, is from Ringgold
county. He is an able, honorable
gentleman and will conduct a clean
and effective campaign.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Tin that sold for So 90 per box be-
fore the strike is now bringing $500
per box. While the workmen are be-
ginning to suffer the trust is growing
fat by reason of its Increased profits.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Somebody perpetrated joke on
themselves when they surrendered
that certified check to the street car
company before the election bills
were paid as per contract.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

Fast driving is still INDUCED in
30 freely on the streets of Oskaloosa.
Some effective way to stop it should
be devised.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

The Register says the State Fair
is a success. Does that mean that
the coming legislature will have a
big deficit to provide for.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

citation to find means and insist upon
the establishment of National school
for the deaf-blind.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29
THE IOWA IDEA.

Burlington Hawkeye: The country
does not want commercial war with
Germany or any other country. The
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

USE CUTICURA SOAP; assisted by CurI-
CURA OINTMENT, for preserving, purify
ing, and beautifying the skin, for cleansing
the scalp OF erusts, scales, and dandruff,
and the stopping of falling hair, for soften
ing, whitening, and soothing red, rough,
and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchings,
and irritations, and for all the purposes of
the toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of
Women use CUTICURA SOAP in the form
of baths for annoying inflammations, chat
ings, and excoriations, or too free or offen-
sive perspiration, in the form of washes
for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many
sanatiye, antiseptic purposes which read-
lily suggest themselves to women, eSpe-
cially mothers. CUTIoURA SOAR combines
in ONE Soar at ONE PRICE, the BEsI skin
and complexion soap, and the BEST toilet,
bath, and baby soap in the world.
compIete Treatment for Every Humoar.
CUTICURA SOAP, 70 cleanse the crusts and
scales and soften the thickened cuticle, and
CUTICURA OISTMEST, TO instantly allay itch
ing, Inflammation, and irritation, and soOthe
and heal. A SINGLE SET is often sufficient
to cure the severest case.
Sold throughout the world. British Depot r. NEw-
DKue AND CHEN. CoEP., Sole Prsps.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

-Mahaska County Fair, September
10 IL, 12, and 13.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29
Sore
Hands
RedROugh Hands Itching Palms
and Painful Finger Ends.

SOAK the hands on retiring
IN a strong, hot, creamy 1ather
OF Cuticura Soap. Dry, and
anoint freely with Cuticura ONT
ment, the great skin cure and
purest of emo11ients. Wear, dor
ing the night old, loose kid
gloves, with the finger ends cot
off and air holes cut in the palms.
For red, rough, chapped hands,
dry, fissured, itching, fevcrish
palms; with shapcleSs nails and
painful finger ends, this treat
nent IS simply wonderful.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26

teachers for the reason that they
often find it extremely difficult tc
get the learner to understand trao
tions, especially when passing ovei
them the fret time We believe
lhowever, that those who we're for
tunate enought to hear him and tc
participate in the drill exercises
which he gave, will encounter less
difficulty in getting their pupils to
understand fractions.
Prof. Little leotured on Pen
manship, illustrating the same by
drawing, thereby showing the re-
lation between drawing and writ.
ing.
DIR. Sanford next took up the
subject of Reading.
Prof. l.. d. Malone addressed
the Institute on "Ciyil Govern
ment, or, the Destiny of our Re-
public" His address at times was
eloquent.
AFTERNOON.
Prof. Little gave another inter
esting talk on Drawing in the pub
lie schools.
DR.. Sanford advanced some good
IDEAS on geography. His talk was
very instructive.
Prof. V. A. Lewis gave an inter-
esting talk on the History of this
Trans Allegheny region. This was
one of the most interesting talks of
the day.
Prof. Kenny spoke of early In
stitute work in West Virginia, and
gave his experience in the first In.
stitute he conducted up in POGO
hontas county. There was much
humor in his talk. and the Insti-
tute was delighted with his re-
marks.
DIR. Sanford spoke at some length
on "Sanitation"
Just before adjournment, Coun.
ty Superintendent Blagg request
ed those who wished to hear DIR.
Sanford on "Technical Grammar"
to remain after the dismissal of the
Institute. More than hundred
of the teachers remained.
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Doing GoodWorIs.

The Monumental Committee is
going to work in systematic way
in securing the lands upon which
to erect the monument, oommem-
orative of the great Indian battle
fought at this place in October,
INA. They have secured all of
the lands on the two squares, stu
ate on the Ohio All Kanawha
rivers, except that OF Mr.. George
Comstook's, and on that the COM
mittee have an option. When this
is secured and the grounds thrown
together under one inolosure, there
will be nearly three acres ofground
which will make pretty little
park. After this land is all paid
for there will not be enough mon
ey left to erect the monument.
The Legislature will be be asked
to make another appropriation for
this purpose, and Congress will al
So beasked to do the same thing,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
THE INSTITUTE.
FIRST DAY.

The Masc County Teachers In.
stitute convened at the Court
House Monday, at 1915 a, m.
After devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Rev. j. F. M. Hill,
Superintendent b. Fl. Blagg, adj
dressed the Institute on the "Pur-
pose and Pleasures of the County
Institute" Mr.. Blagg seems to be
the right man in the right place,
having left nothing undone that
would add to the enjoyment of the
teachers.
After the organization, Superin-
tendent Blagg introduced Prof W..
j. Kenny, of Point Pleasant, and
IL. r. Sanford, of New York.
Prof. Kenny is to we'll known to
the teachers of Mason and adjoin.
ing counties, and his ability as an
instructor is such that further COM
ment seems unnecessary.
DR.. Sanford was here in 1892,
and left very favorable impress
sion, SO much SO that all who had
the pleasure of listening to his in
structions were glad to welcome
him back again, and in fact all
the teachers seem we'll pleased
with the instructors, and the indi-
cations are that the present session
will be one of the best ever hold in
Mason county.
One hundred and sixty-two
teachers were enrolled during the
day.
The Shiflet Music Co., placed q
very fine piano in the court room
to be used during the week, much
to the enjoyment of the teachers.
Messrs. j. Friedman & Co., fur
nished the Institute with 200 palm
leaf fans.
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Handsomely Entertained.

DIR. and Mrs. r.. II. Stone beau.
tifully entertained the High Five
Club last evening, at their home
in West Columbia. in honor of
Mrs, Tyler, IF Richmond, Va, and
Misses Bessie and Edna Roush, OF
Pomeroy, o The entire oard of
15 games being played. The suc-
cessful players cf the evening were
Miss Bessie Roueh winning the
ladies' prize which was Il very
handsome silver mounted pocket
bank. Mr.. L., N. Knight winning
the gentlemans prize, a beautiful
fountain pen. After partaking of
delicious refreshments, the guests
departed for their homes with ex-
preston of having passed most
delightful evening. Those present
we're: Mrs. Tyler, of Richmond,
Va, Misses Bessie and Edna
Roush, of Pomeroy, Mrs. NJ. q.
Tyler, Mrs. FL. b. Spilman,
Mrs. r. b. Windon, Misses
Mary and Sara Knight, Miss
Elionor Spilman, Messrs M.
G. Tyler, FL. e. Spilman, o,
a. Roush, r. B. Windon, r. j.
Patterson, j. l.. Knight, l.. N.
Knight, j. Thos. Mitchell, E. II.
Juhling, Frank Roush.
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FOURTH DAY.

Prof. Kenny reads an interest
ing paper on "The Child like
Spirit of Teaohers. Like all papers
and remarks by him, it was good,
and was we'll received by the teach
ers.
Prof. Shawkey followed by re-
marks on the "Objeot of the
Public Schools" He handled his
subject we'll.
Miss Margaret Moriarity read an
able paper "On Physiology and
the Laws of Health"
Followed by Round Table Top
Would you give up boys"
Hon. John Il. Whitten delivered
a pretty address, "On the Soho ol
Law and the Duties of School
Omcers." His address WAS listen.
ed to attentively, and was highly
complimented.
Mr.. Whitten was followed by
County Superintendent B. Fl.
BIagg,. on the same line.
DR.. Sanford being introduced,
talked plainly to the school officers,
as we'll as to the teachers The
Doctor is an able and eloquent
speaker.
Prof. Little closed the forenoon
session, by lecture on drawing
with illustrations on the black.
board. He is master of his art
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
mat business Meeting.

Space will not permit us to say
as much about this meeting in an
encouraging way as should be said
However, several of our citizens,
who are business mon, and who
have the welfare of our little city
at heart, assembled at the Court
House last night and after CAUCUS
ing for some time, elected Hon. j.
S. Spencer chairman and Mr.. j.
FL. Norton secretary of tho meet
ing,
MIR Spencer took the chair and
in few timely remarks thanked
the meeting for the honor be-
slowed upon him. He explained
the object of the meeting and in
sisted that it was called not
only to exchange tho ideas of
our citizens and business men, but
that it was time for us to act, and
put forth some effort not only
among ourselves, but among other
parties, to secure some manufac-
turing plants in this place.
Several of our business people
talked upon the subject, and some
expressed willingness to associ-
ate in manufacturing in n small
way, which collectively, will un-
doubtedly be beneficial to our city.
A committee of five of our best
business men was appointed, and
these gentIemen are in earnest and
will leave nothing undone that will
be for the best interests of the town,
Another meeting hns been called
for July Bird, and it is hoped an
encouraging report from the COM
mittee will be presented.
Don't let this matter drop.
Keep moving Eternal vigilance
is tho price of liberty"
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grand jury room after recess fqr
the appointment of two membera
of the Board of Examiners, which
they did, appointing George W.
Rifle, of Hartford, and j. 9.
Knopp, of Heights, to that respou-
sibIe position.
County Superintendent B. H.
Blagg, ID being oomplimented on
all sides for the able and impartial
manner in which he is conducting
the Teachers Institute.
They do say that the Institute
now being held here, and which
will close today, is the hest that has
ever been held in the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
Resolutions,

We the Committee on Resolutions
respectfully submit the following re-
port, viz: Resolved.
1st. That we tender our thanks to
our Institute instructors, Prof. HI. II.
Stanford and Prof. w. j. Kenny, and
our County superintendent, b. f.
BIagg, for their able and efficient in
structions and manner in which they
have conducted the Institute work,
and to Prof. Little and Prof. Lewis
and Prof. NJ. p. Shawkey for their
interesting and instructive lectures
during the Institute.
2d. That we tender our thanks to
Prof. r. A. Riggs and the Entertain
ment Committee of Point Pleasant
teachers and those assisting them for
their efforts and success in the inter
esting evening program rendered for
the entertainment of those attending
the Institute, and to the newspapers
of Point Pleasant for their compli-
mentary reports of the Institute, and
to the people of Point Pleasant gen
orally for the interest and painstak-
ing manifested by them, for the pleas
others in attendance.
3rd That we endorse the action of
our State Legislature at it's last ses-
sion in so amending our school law as
to prohibit Trustees of schools from
employing teachers for their schools
who are their near relatives, and fur
ther heartily endorse it's action in fix
ing the minimum rate of teachers sal
airy at thirty dollars for No. certili-
cate instead of twenty-five dollars as
formerly fixed by law, and in provid-
ing for the payment of n salary to the
County Superintendent of Schools.
4th. That we favor the payment of
wages to teachers for their attend
ance at County Institutes the same as
for teaching.
9th. That we favor State School
Book Board; and uniform textbooks
and examinations throughout the
State.
9th. That the compulsory school
law be so amended that it will be
more effectual.
9TH. That we recommend to all
friends of the tree school system, n
careful investigation and study of the
subject of free textbooks for use in
our public schools"
Sth. That we extend our thanks to
the Shinet Music Company, of Point
Pleasant for the free use during the
Institute, of fine "Cable Grand
Piano" and also to Messrs. j. Fried
man s. Co., for their present of palm
leaf fans, which added so much to the
pleasure and comfort of the teachers
obituary.
Since the Great Creator of all thing,
has Sc en- fit in His all-wise and muni
, ficent Providence to call from among
us. and of our number since we last
met. Miss Fannie Hill and Mrs. Mary
, Eggenschwiller to that great beyonC
whence no one returns, be 1T therefore
RESOLVED, That we express oul
deepest sorrow at our loss, and eX
tend our fullest sympathieS to the1l
families and friends in their remoya
: from among us, and that we feel the
cheering assurance that our loss Il
their gain.
MARY A. YOUNG,
KATE POFFENBARGER,
FLORENCE SULLIVAN,
MAY JACKSON,
MARY SPURLOCK,
G.. Z. MORRISON,
A. II NJ. JAMIsON,
ARTHUR EDWARDS,
e j. w. CORY,
@. A. GREER,
81 Committee on Resolutions.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
EVENING.
Adjournment.

Institute opened by the singing
of "The Twilight is Falling, by the
members of the Institute.
This was followed by an address
from DR.. Sanford; and he was fol-
lowed by two beautiful solos, rem
dered in splendid voices by Misses
Mary McCulloch and Alvena Hess.
These solos were highly appreoia-
ted.
The lecture by Prof. Little, on
Drawing, was splendid and was
greatly appreciated by the mem-
bers of the Institute as we'll as Wis
itors. The lecture was illustrated
with drawings.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26

Harry Vest of Point Pleasant,
w. Va, is the youngest railroad
newsboy in the world. He is but
nine years old, three feet eleven
inches in height and weighs sixty
pounds, and now running as news
boy on the Point Pleasant and
Gauley accommodation on the K.
& NJ railroad, and is employed by
the National News company of
Ohio. AT the age of five years he
invented and built bicycle for
himself, thus making him the
youngest inventor and bicycle
rider in the United States. He is
a bright, intelligent, manly and
mannerly little fellow, whom
everybody likes. He is the son of
Conductor and Mrs. Joseph Vest
of Point Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
NIGHT SESSION,

at this session Hon. Rankin
Wiley delivered the address of
welcome; response by County Su-
perintendent Blagg.
An interesting paper was read
by Mr.. j. H. Norton; and seIeot
reading by Mr.. H. q. Nease.
DR.. Sanford gave an interesting
talk and Prof Riggs closed the ex,
ercises in pleasing address.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
People YOU KNOW.
What They are Doing and
whittier They Go.

gon wednesdRy's Daily
Mrs. Mary Stortz is quite sick
her home, IN the extension.
Mr.. Jas. Long, of South Side
Is in town, on business.
Miss Nellie Greenlee, of Leon,
is the guest of Miss Maude Bur
dette, this city.
Mr.. Chas. w. Hogsett and son,
Dr. Samuel w. Hogsett, of
.Hogsett, were in town last night.
Mrs. Frank Thomas and son Mr..
ghorpton Thomas, of Letart, are
III sting Mr.. Jas, l. Barnett and
mily near town.
Mrs. E. t. Green and daughter
ss ezertha, of Montpalier, Ind.
will arrive at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Jas. Barnett, near
town this week, on visit.
Mrs. e l. Neale of Ben Lom-
ond and Miss Susie Wuk gener, of
Pleasant Flats, returned yesterday,
from two weeks visit TO Mr..
Graham Wuggener and family at
Charleston.
Col. @. w. Bird, of Gallipolis,
was distinguished visitor in our
town yesterday. He came up on
legal business, and also to take a
look at our pretty school marms,
now here attending teachers in
Miss Georgia Whittier, of
Attica, Ind, arrived in town yes
terday morning, AS she had not
sent her brother, Mr.. Q. M. Whit
tier, any notice Of her coming, her
arrival was most agreeable sur
prise to him.
Mr.. Clara MoColster, of Coving-
ton, Va, will arrive the latter part
of the week, to be the guest of
Miss Evalyne Long. Miss Long
has just returned from Cincinnati
where she has been attending the
Conservatory of Music.
Messrs r. o. Diehl, Jos. Vest
and Walter Compton, left this
for Coal river, whore they
are going to look at some coal
lands which they are contemplating
buying. Mr.. Compton will con-
tinue his trip to Virginia, to visit
and friends.
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Married,

Wednesday, June Goth, 1901, at
noon, at the home of the BRIDES
uncle, in Gailipolis, by Rev. Gel
ven, of the Presbyterian Church,
Mr.. Rush 81. Burnside to Miss
Florence Stookhoff, both of Hen
derson, this county. The Register
wishes the young couple happy
Journey through life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-06-26
Reatnences tor SnIe.

rroUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. 4 ten
IL room two-story frame dwelling mouse Use
in the very best of repair, and In most HG
sIrabic location; one of the finest homes ~
point Pleasant. a good large stable on the
lot; n corner lot 2JGXl33 feet; will sell very
reasonable II sold at once. Terms maze 10
suit the buyer.
A SIX ROOM COTTAGE, frame, two
"a rooms up stairSi house n best 81 TSbhlri
all modern conVcnienCcs. Price, Sl,2OO'OO'
A GOOD FRAME HOUSE, centrally To-
IA Gated: best part OF town; above 9th street;
IA pretty residence; good bargain
TIIVE ROOM FRAME HOUSE For Sale.
Il Price SGOOCO; located in Extension. a
good home for some one, Mt IA very low price
cEvERAL OTHER GOOD RESIDENCES
T'OtUm Lots.
6EVERAL GOOD TOWN LOTS for sale
= cheap.
F. B. TIPPETT,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Point Pleasant, W. Va.