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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

A woman always has her suspic-
ions of a man who never lies TO her.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

Mr.. S. w. Swisher has sold his
property in the first ward, formerly
owned by Mrs. b. Gilmore, to Mr..
Jas. Stephenson.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The local office of the weather
bureau at Parkersburg, has oom-
piled statistics for last July show
ing that the highest temperature
was 1O2, two degrees higher than
was ever before recorded here.
There were II days when the ther-
mometer ranged between 80 and
lO2. The average temperature for
the month was 80, against an aver
age of II for the last IA years.
The rainfall was go inches, as
against an average for Ia years of
5 5O7 inches.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The industrial muddle is work.
ing up to that point where COL
lapse will take place. Will the
trust bust or will the strikers un-
strike? Both can't be winners.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14
prcttv AIderson.

Southern Manufacturer and Miner.
In the whole state of West Vir-
ginia, there is no prettier spot than
at Anderson, on the top of the AL
leghenies. just at this season of
the year, when nature has on it's
prettiest suit of green. there is no
better place to take an outing
than Alderson- on. the. .Greenbrier.
Plenty of fishing near by and Mr.
Tippett, of Anderson, can tell right
where the best bass oan be caught.
Whar doth it profit the gardner
if sweet corn be fifteen cents per
dozen if he has no corn to sell, as
is the case?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The West Virginia annual CON
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
churches in this state will be held
on October End, in Fairmont.
Bishop Anderson, of New York
City, will preside over the oonfer.
enoe during the seasion.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

Calhoun county is one of the
coming counties in West Virginia,
whore many fortunes will be made.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The drouth hereabouts seems to
be broken, though there is an old
saying that all signs fail in dry
weather,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The new directory shows that
Chicago has more than 100000
Inhabitants.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The fact that there is to be full
inquiry regarding the great naval
battle of Santiago de Cuba, July
3, 1898, should interest every Amer
loan. There cannot be too much
said about that battle, which in
twenty minutes struck death
blow at the dominion of Spain up
on the Western Continent, Il do
minion which had begun with the
discovery of America by Columbus
in 1892.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14
He's all Right.

Charleston GnZette.
The fellow who has invented the
plan to cool the earth in summor
by storing up the heat to be used
in winter is the lad for our money.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14
ArrEmpr Ar HoLD.UP,

, Monday Night Near ADDISON
Gallipolis Journal.
DR. q. A. Mack and Mr.. Otto
Huber, Deputy of the Modern
Woodmen society, had very ex-
citing time Monday night two
miles north of Addison. Or. Mack
had made a professional visit to
the home of Mrs. John Mink and
was accompanied by Mr.. Huber,
At about 11:3o they started on
their return in buggy, Mr.. Huber
doing the driving. The doctor
says that upon nearing bridge,
which was located in dark and
gloomy place, they were aooosted
by a masked man and told to "hold
up" but instead Mr., Huber gave
the horse smart out with a whip
which carried them safely through
the bridge but upon emerging
from it they were met by another
nevertheless they succeeded in
passing him in the came way. The
two gentlemen were much fright
ened but moro than likely would
have made things warm for the
would be robbers as DR.. Mack had
his gun in readiness if needed
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

If Hill should be the Democrat
10 nominee for president in 1904,
and Roosevelt the Republican can
1idRte, there would be great po.
litical battle in the Empire State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

Hon. John t. McGraw, and 9th
ers will build $4,000 hotel at
Marlinton.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

Even the bee in bonnet may
have n sting in it's tail.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

The Kanawha Banking & Trust
Company, with two hundred thous-
and capital, has been incorporated
by local capitalists. of Charleston,
to do savings bank and general
loan business in that oity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-08-14

Plans are being prepared for ar
mored cruisers for tho u. S. navy
which will be superior in every re-
speot to any foreign vessels of this
type. The length of each will be
5O2 feet, breadth So feet inches,
draught "a feet 6 inches, displace-
ment $4,000 tons, speed % knots.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Ancient Order of Workmeu.

The past masters day at the Chutes.
which had been scheduled for the 26th Of
last month, but which had to be post
poned on account of the rain on that day
and night, will be held on the 9th inst
During the past week Grand Recorder
Spencer paid a visit to the lodge in
Fresno, where new hall was dedicated
The lodge has taken a ten years lease Of
the premises and has expended $500 in fit
ting it up. He also attended a lodge
meeting in MADEIRA, where there was a
large gathering Of members Of the order.
At each place he delivered lecture for
the good of the order.
Prosperity Lodge is making arrange
ments to rehabilitate Its degree team.
Grand Foreman Freeman has been heard
from. He addressed meeting in the in
terest of Workmanship at Colusa on the
last Thursday in October.
The next entertainment that IA to he
given by the Ancient Order of workmen
in this city will be on the night of the
10th inst. in Odd Fellows Hall, when q.
programme which, 1t is said, will surpass
that presented last week at Native Sons
Hall will be offered. BY means of enter
tainments of this kind to be given month
ly 1t is expected that the order will he
kept prominently before the public.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
UKIAH BOARD BILL rs
CAUSE OF JACOBS ARREST

H c. Jacobs, a solicitor for a number
of firms engaged in enlargipg photo
graphs, was arrested in this city on Fri
day afternoon and taken yesterday to
Ukiah on a charge of defrauding an inn
keeper. Jacobs has been travelling through
Mendocino and Sonoma counties and made
his headquarters at the Palace Hotel,
where, it is alleged, he contracted a bill of
S175 for the board and lodging of himself
and wife.
o. E. Williams, the proprietor of the ho-
tel, swore to the complaint, and the war
rant was served by Deputy Sheriffs w. F.
Ukiah three weeks ago and has been in
the southern part Of the State. He re-
turned on Thursday night and intended to
leave again for the south in day or two
1t is claimed by the arresting officers
that Jacobs left his wife penniless in
Ukiah, and that he wrote her a few weeks
ago to get her trunk out of the hotel and
meet him in San Francisco. His wife,
they say, refused to be a party to the
scheme, as she had heard that he had ar
ranged to take away, with him the wife
of resident of Ukiah.
1t is said also by the arresting officers
that Jacobs has been. taking orders for
enlarged pictures, receiving deposits vary
ing from $5 to $25, and that the people who
paid these deposits have not received the
pictures. The amount of his receipts from
this source is said to be between $500 and
$1,000 After the Mendocino County author
tiles get through with Jacobs he will be
turned over to those of Sonoma County.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Knights of Pythias.

A new lodge Of the Knights of Pythias
will be instituted at Junction City, Trim
ity County, on the 9th of November.
Bay City Lodge of this city conferred
the knight rank in long form in a very
last week.
Grand Chancellor Calkins visited Milo
Lodge, Nevada City, on the 1st Of Novem-
Der. He will make visits during that
month as follows:
Monday. November II. Stockton-Charter Oak
No. 20. Centennial No. 3S and Memo No. 161.
jointly, in special convention: Tuesday, No
Vember Il, Tracy-West Side No. lis. Wednes-
day, November Is. Newman-Newman, No. 139.
Thursday, November IA, Mendota-Sunset No.
1873, special. convention. Friday, November Is,
Fresno-Vineland No. 81 and Fresno No. 1873.
in Joint convention with No. 13S Saturday.
November 16. Orosi-Orosi No. 176. Monday,
November Is, Fowler-Fowler No. IL Tuesday.
November 10, Sanger-Sanger No. 178. Wednes-
day, November 20 Selma-Selma No. 155.
Thursday, November 21, Visalia-Visalia No.
121 and Bonnie Brae No. 208, jointly with No.
121 (speciaD Friday, November p, Hanford-
Mussel Slough No. Sc and Hanford No 194,
Porterville-PorterviIle No. SO Especially.
Clarence Nealy has been appointed dis
trict deputy for Gold Hill Lodge of Knob.
A new company of the Uniform Rank
will be mustered in at Santa Maria on the
7th inst and one at Newman on the 9Th.
General McGlashan will muster In each
company.
1t is said that the First Tennessee Regi-
ment of the Uniform Rank will attend the
encampment in this city in 1902.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Women Of Woodcraft.

Guardian Neighbor Mrs. Richardson and
Neighbors Wehr, Wilder, Blapgy, Foster
and Cornehl of Redwood Circle of the
Women of Woodcraft and Guardian
Neighbor Mrs. Oliver and Neighbors Mr..
and Mrs. Katz, McCracken and Davis of
California Circle have been selected as
the general committee to arrange for the
joint entertainment and ball to be given
in the name of the order in Golden Gate
Hall on the night of the 18th inst. One
of the features of the evening will be the
Introduction of tableaus to illustrate the
idea of woodcraft.
Redwood Circle on the last Tuesday in
October initiated several strangers. 1t
has had limitations at every session ex-
cept three this term. A. G. Blangy,
prominent member Of this circle has, dur
ing the past week, undergone an opera
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Knights Of the Maccabees.

Golden West Tent of the knights of
the Maccabees on the last Tuesday in
October had an old-time smoker, at
which there were present large number
Of the members and their friends. F.. n.
Lascy, Sir Knight commander of the
tent, was the master of ceremonies and
he presented an excellent programme
that had been prepared by the committee
of arrangements, composed of Sir
knights L. w. Coffey, DR.. 2. T.. NAL
laby, j. C. Freeman and George L..
Morgan. There were vocal music, instru-
mental selections and specialties contrib
uted by Joe Dingle, J. Brown, Charles
Fox, Professor Lander, Joe Keene, An
dre Roberts, J. e. Sharp, M. Laughrey,
L. H Klein, Roberts brothers and a
quartet also boxing exhibition by Cof-
fey and Roberts. Since this tent has
taken on Special Deputy Blake into it's
exclusive service it has awakened new
spirit in the organization. 1t proposes In
the future to have more in the social
line to make the reviews more interest
ing for the members.
San Francisco Tent at its last held re-
view gave its regular monthly entertain
ment, which was presided over by Sir
Knight Phil Manson, who proved quite
an adept in that line. The talent selected
presented pleasing lot OF numbers. The
members of this tent are quite excited
ever the prizes recently offered by the
supreme tent, and they propose to work
to secure one or more OF them.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
INDICTMENTS BY THE
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
Smith and Pitts Indicted for Note
Passing-Many Other Cases Are
Ignored.

The United States Grand Jury reported
yesterday to United States District Judge
de Haven that they had found true bills
OF indictment against Edward w. Smith.
George Abrams and Robert L Pitts,
charging them with having in possess
sion and passing notes Of the defunct
State Bank of New Brunswick. New
Jersey. Charles ]. Perry and William
Hagan had already been indicted as mem
bers of the same gang.
The State Bank OF New Brunswick has
been defunct for about thirty years and
the notes printed from genuine plates
were imported from the East by Smith,
who owns an interest in a curiosity shop
on Montgomery street The gang pur-
chased the notes from Smith and passed
them at par, mostly In denominations OF
change from Is to 80 cents In each case.
Smith at the time of his arrest was a
Federal official, being the confidential
clerk Of Major Thomas J. Blakeney,
Superintendent Of the United States Life
Saving Service on this peninsula, and
hiding place for a quantity Of the worth
less notes.
William Hagan appeared before Judge
de Haven yesterday morning withdrew
his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty.
He was ordered to appear on Monday for
The Grand Judy ignored the following
Against G. P. de Ferrari, for selling
LIQUOR without an internal revenue license.
Against I. linda, Baptiste Laxaque, Nick
Jannarina, Benito Goni and John Doe, for
reserve. Against Edward A smith. Leo
pold Greenberg, Fred W. Burke and
Harry Conners. for using the mails to
further scheme to defraud.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Seven PINES Circle

The fifteenth annual campfire and ball
given by Seven Pines Circle, Ladies of the
g. A. R., in the assembly hall Of the Pho
neer building on the last day OF October
for the benefit of it's fund for the relief Of
sick and distressed soldiers was attended
by many who feel an interest in the work
of the society. The committee OF which
Charles A Ball as chairman of the even
ing, presented a pleasing programme OF
music and song, Mrs. M. Price, the Misses
Smith, Bessie Harvey, Mrs. A. ]. Budd
and Professor Graders Mandolin Club be-
ing the contributors. There was a goodly
number OF dances and an old-fashioned
supper of bacon, beans, hardtack and cof-
fee served on tin plates and in tin mugs,
army style, and there were some delica-
cies that were not served in the army.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Native Daughters.

Oro Fino Parlor was visited last night
by Past Grand President DR.. Mariana
Bertola, who addressed the membership
on matters for the good Of the order and
parlor Next Saturday night the parlor
will be visited by Grand President Mrs.
Baker.
Darina Parlor has completed all ar
morrow night.
The following named were visitors at
the Office Of Grand Secretary Miss L. ].
Fakes last week: Grand President Mrs.
G. w. Baker, Past Grand President Miss
Mae B. Wilkin, Mrs. DR.. Gould of Dar-
danelles Parlor, Miss Alice Dougherty of
Angelitis Parlor, Mrs: H. M. Green of
Las Lomas Parlor, Evelyn Anderson of
Orc Fino Parlor Nellie Wynne of Minerva
Parfor, Miss McInerney Of La Estrella
Parlor and Dolly Hyams Of San Souci
ParlOr.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Colo in Mnte=Rooms

and for having brought in the greatest
number of candidates within a stated
period. California will have q grand en-
tertainment in Golden Gate Hall on the
night of the 4th inst.
There was only routine business at the
session of Golden Gate Camp at the last
was read. showing Golden Gate, with
its 1901 members, is third on the list in
the Pacific jurisdiction. the two preceding
II being Camp Seattle, 2200, and Camp
Denver, 1900.
All the camps of the Pacific Coast juris-
diction will hold jubilee meetings in De-
cember
E. A. Mack, formerly with the Inde-
pendent Foresters, has been appointed to
take charge of the twelfth district of the
order, with headquarters in Los Angeles.
The ten largest camps of the Pacific
Jurisdiction aggregate l., AIS members in
good standing.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Friends Of the Forest.

Last Monday night Pioneer Lodge OF the
Friends Of the Forest paid a visit to Pio-
neer Lodge, on which occasion five stran-
gers were initiated and eight applications
were presented. After the meeting, which
there was banquet in an adjoining hall.
Max Boehm presided as POSTMASTER, and
after number of the supreme officers had
spoken the POSTMASTER was on behalf of
the lodge presented with a willow easy
chair in recognition of his services to the
lodge.
on the last Wednesday in October Olive
Mission Opera Hall. There were present
a large number of people, who enjoyed a
well arranged programme of events suit
able to the occasion. In addition there
were musical chairs" and a potato race
In the former Miss Worrell carried off the
first prize and Miss Lawler the BOBBY,
while in the latter Mr.. Worrell won the
first and Miss Bessie Jolly the BOBBY.
There was also good programme of
dances. The affair was conducted by Mrs.
Frances Barnett, Miss Nellie Brown. Miss
Mary Copeland and Mrs. N. A Mish. This
lodge. though young. is making favorable
progress.
Mrs. Lena scholten. Supreme Secretary,
has returned from the East after an alb
sence of several weeks, during which she
visited number of the principal cities
of the central portion of the Union. -
On the night of the Sth inst. the COM
bined lodges of the Friends of the Forest
will give grand ball in the assembly hall
of the Red Mems building. 1t will be un-
der a committee selected from all the
lodges, three from each.~ Mrs. M. NJ Reed
Raymond secretary and M. Swift treas
urer.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Improved Order Of Red Men.

Montezuma Tribe of the Improved Or
der of Red Men on the last Tuesday In
October gave an entertainment and dance
TO it's friends in the assembly hall of the
Pioneer building. There was an overture
by an orchestra, after which W. H.
Kline, the sachem, delivered an address
of welcome. Then followed a programme
of varied musical numbers and specialties
by J. N. Ross, DR.. M. B. Ryer, George
fessor Sawvell and L. H. Klein. 7. F.
Terramose also delivered a short ad-
dress. Then the members and guests
enjoyed the hospitality of the committee
of arrangements, composed of ]. N Ross,
w. C. Howe, w. r. Bell, w. H. Nc
Laughlin and DIR. M. B. Ryer. after
which it was dancing till midnight
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
KNIGHTS of Honor

On the last Monday in October but little
business was transacted in Yerba BIena
Lodge of the Knights Of Honor, but after
that little business had been transacted
Company entertainment took charge
and entertained the members with a very
interesting programme that kept the
membership together until a late hour.
If ante-election night does not interfere,
Liberty Lodge will have several candi-
dates to initiate tomorrow night.
The reports from the supreme office re-
ceived last week show ia deaths during
the month and that Al claims were paid
before the printing of the report. After
paying all claims for the month there will
be a surplus on hand of s130,000.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
The Rebekahs.

Canton No. of the Patriarchs Militant
Captain Kornbeck, were the guests on the
last Saturday in October Of Walhalla Re-
bekah Lodge. There was a cordial recep-
ton, pleasing, short programme, the
serving of refreshments and then dancing
Among the visitors were Junior Past
Grand Master w. w. Watson and Mrs.
Elizabeth Cora Watson, junior past noble
grand of Mission Rebekah Lodge.
The indoor picnic of Amity Rebekah
Lodge in the banquet hall of the Odd Eel
lows building was, despite the unpleas-
had been transformed into forest grove
within which there were carried on all the
features of an outdoor picnic. This in
cluded games, races for old and young,
dancing. The affair was admirably con-
Quoted and was greatly enjoyed by all
who took part.
Jubilee Rebekah Lodge on the last Tues
day in October had social entertainment
after business, conducted by Mrs. G..
Gress, Mrs. Minnie F. Dobbins, Mrs. LIZ
zie O'Neill and Mrs. Gunsauels. There
On On the 18th inst. there will be be the he last as
initiatory work by the present set of Of
ficers, on which occasion eight strangers
will be admitted into the lodge. Mrs.
Dobbins, past noble grand of this lodge.
will in the near future be decorated with
the medal of the Order Of Chivalry.
On the last Monday night in October
party in Prospect Hall, I. o. o. F. build
ing, that was well attended by members
of the order. and the various interesting
games of the evening were conducted un-
der the direction of the committee of ar
rangements, consisting of Miss Ella r.
Bourne, ". c.; Mines. Eola M CYRUS
Sophie Decker, McAllister, Emily Perry'
Waicom and Schmidt, Messrs. Block, Jefl-
nings and McCollister. These embraced
the several events that make halloween
a pleasant one for old and young folks.
An unusually interesting event was the
cutting of the cake. in which there was a
ring and number of other articles of
value. After the novelty of the games
there was a programme of dancing This
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
Rev. Fay Mills Will Lecture.

The Rev. Benjamin Fay Mills opens his
series of free lectures tonight at Metro
politan Temple. The subject of his lee
ture will be America for Americans; or.
What Shall We Do With the Foreign
ers?'
q |. + q
the Western Mining World, within a
radius of twenty five miles of Helena.
State Mineralogist Aubury gives notice
that a report on the Colorado Desert min
ing districts by Stephen Bowers is ready
for distribution. This gives an account of
the section of the desert lying tributary to
Carisso Creek, where many thousands of
acres of land have been located for OIL
This report can be obtained at the State
Mining Bureau for II cents upon applica-
ton.
The Yreka Journal says that the old
Barton claim at Buckeye Bar will be ope-
rated soon. The Fernandez hydraulic
claim is being fixed up for operation when
there is sufficient water. A ledge belong
ing to Meyers will be developed in Green
horn Gulch on Yreka Flats.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
MUST FURNISH BONDS
Collector Stratton Attempts to Put
Stop TO Chinese Escaping From
Detention Shed.

Customs Collector Stratton is in cor
respondence with the Treasury Depart
ment regarding the escape Of Chinese
Immigrants from the Pacific Mail Steam
ship COmpany's detention shed at the
dock. Several months ago thirteen
escaped, and a few days ago six got away,
one being recaptured. The Collector
thinks IL a strange circumstance that the
six who recently got away were in transit
70 Mexico
Contrary to the general opinion, the
steamship company has not given any
bonds at all for the safe keeping Of Chi
nese in the detention shed, which is al
lowed by the Treasury Department to be
used simply as a matter of courtesy. the
law rec ouiring that all Chinese immigrants
should be kept on board the ship until
they have been allowed to land by the
Collector.
Mr.. Stratton will recommend that the
steamship company be obliged to give
bonds for the safe keeping of the Chi
nese in the shed. IL being impracticable to
keep them on board the ships.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-03
FORMER PAYMASTER DIES
FROM HEART FAILURE
Major Sharpe, Retired, Who Was
Well Known in California,
Passes Away.

Major Alexander Sharpe, L. S. A, re-
tired, died at the Preside general hospital
yesterday morning. The immediate cause
Of death was heart failure, resulting from
old age. Major Sharpe is well known in
this vicinity, having resided In this city
and san Diego since his retirement He
saw active service in the Civil War and on
the frontier in his capacity OF paymaster.
lie leaves a wife and large family, many
Of whom are connected with the army
Clarence Mann. Troop H, Fifteenth Cav
airy, 50 died yesterday as the result of
a gunshOt wound IN the head, received ac-
cilentally at WaWOna some time ago.
No contract has yet been let for sup
plying the Preside troops with fresh beef,
anc Major Baldwin has rejected all bids
handed in at the last call 1t is said that
all propositions were regarded unfavor-
ably on account Of the exorbitant prices
asked.