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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Ont or Deaths Jaws.

''When death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble. that
I had suffered with for years, writes P
Muse, Durham, n. G. ''Dr. Kings
New Life Pills saved my life and gave
perfect health" Best pills on earth
and only % cents at q. w. NJ. Hooff's
drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Last Special Excursion to Col
umbus, Sunday, Octo-
Der 2Sth

Sl.25 to Columbus and return
via Ohio Central Lines, Sunday,
October Goth. Excursion Tickets
on sale for train No. 1, good return
ing same day on train No. 6.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Entertained.

Mrs. L. B. Moore, in her usual
charming manner nicely entertain
ed a few lady friends Saturday
night at euohre Those present
were Mrs. o. E Hogg, Mrs j. S.
Spencer, Misses Lizzis and Lille
Hogg, Julia Polsley, Alics Neale
and Carrie Gilmore.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Board of Education.

The respectful attention of the
voters of Point Pleasant is called
to the Democratic nominees for
members of the Board of Educa
ton for the Independent Scbo5l
District of Point Pleasant-Dr. ~
p. Neale, for President, and Meszfs.
j Friedman and j. w. Wells, for
members. DIR. Neale is too well
known as a man of sterling integ-
rity, an untiring worker for public
schools and one who never shirks
a duty, to need word of praise
from the Register. Mr.. Jos. Fried
man. acknowledged by our citizens
to be one of the most painstaking
and careful councilmen, which po-
sition he now holds, the town ever
had, is stranger to no one in this
vicinity, and in his discharge of
public duties no blemish attaches
Mr.. John w. Wells, last, though
not least, is known by every man,
woman and child in Point Pleasant.
He is a sober, industrious, intelli-
gent citizen, and has the public
interest at heart. Elect these gen.
tlemen and your schools will be in
safe hands.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Mark Hanna says. "stand patr
That was the word the coal barons
sent down the line weeks ago. The
chorus from all the trusts is ''stand
patti"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Mr.. John w. Gardner, of the
Flats, raised monstrous Kershaw
pumpkin this season and Henry
Simpson, the cook at Capt. Coles
restaurant. has it and promises his
friends a big pie supper. Mr..
Gardner is one of our prosperous
farmers and remembered us this
summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

There is said to be more scenery
and greater scenic effects used in
THE Gates of Justice" than any
play on the road to-day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

The Point Pleasant
National Bank-The
N ew B ank-is no W
opon for business in
TIE Kisar block, Main
Street. Don't forget
the name.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Never Ask Advice.

When you have a cough or cold don't
ask what is good for it and get medicine
with little or no merit and perhaps dan
gerous. Ask for Foley's Honey and
edy, it cures coughs and colds quickly.
Sold by A. @. van Glider.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Board of Stewards Meeting.

The Board of Stewards of the Nj
E. Church, South, are called to
meet at the church next Saturday
afternoon at 800 O'Clock. Bust
ness of Importance is to be trans
acted The members of the
Church are welcome to these SER
vices. Let there be a good attend
ance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Rev. D. "a. Reid will preach at
Flat Rock SCHOOL house on Friday
night, and at Rayburn Chapel on
Saturday night and Sabbath morn
ing. On Sabbath night in this
city, the Sabbath School will rem
der the first of series of Mission
airy exercises, taking for a theme
Brazil. On the fourth Sabbath
night of each month these exer-
discs will be held, and much infor-
nation of a Missionary character
will be impaired in an entertain
ing manner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Thanks.

Mr.. w. A Fowler. of Old Town.
viii accept our thanks for lot of
fine, large sweet potatoes, of his
own raising. which were brought
to this Office last week. They were
the largest and best favored pota-
toes we have used this season, aud
assure you, Mr.. Fowler. we enjoyed
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Vote for G. z. Black
wood and J. A. Dunn
for House of Delegates.

Time was when old King Cole
was jolly old soul. Time is
when old King Coal is stingy old
soul-a mercenary soul is he.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Get free sample OF Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets at Hooff's
drug store. They are easier to take and
more pleasant in effect than pills. Then
their use IS not followec by constipation
as is often the case with pills. Regular
size, 25c. per box.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

A bunch of keys which were
found. was left at this Office. The
owner can have them by calling for
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

When you wake up with bad taste
in your mouth, go at on e to Hooff's
drug store and get free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. One or'two doses will make you
we'll They also cure biliousness, sick
headache and constipation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Is it any wonder that the masses
cry out when they look into their
empty coal bin and realize that the
action of four or five railway pres
idents and half dozen coal oper-
ators can raise the price of coal $40
a ton, pouring into their Golfers
millions of doll .rs to pay luxurious
dividends en- watered stock.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Our Opening

Was Success Grand Success. Hundreds of our
friends visited stores and patronized very lib
orally.
However, we missed few familiar faces, and in
order to give everybody opportunity to visit and
inspect our stock, going to continue open
ing for week. 1t will be to your advantage
to visit Come and look; make yourself at home,
and if you ready to buy we'll save you money on
every purchase ALI ask is comparison Match
us if you can.
j. FRIEDMAN g. co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Marriage licenses issued since
our last report: October 18th,
George Badgley and Elizabeth
Bowman; 18th, George Van Sickle
and Mary Lathy; 10th, George M.
Hughes and May Robinson.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

From four things preserve us: a
painted woman, oonceited valet,
salt beef without mustard, and a
little late to dinner,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Jack Frost has made his appear
ance and now chestnuts, walnuts,
SO. are ripe, much to the delight
of the small boy. School oorrals
him all week excepting Saturday,
when he shoulders his sack and
goes to the woods.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

A tariff for revenue with moi
dental protection. tariff ON life's
Injuries while leaving the necessi-
ties which the poor must have, a
tariff that will not violate the good
old dc ctrine of equal rights to all
aud special privileges to none. that
is the sort of tariff revision the
Democrats stand for.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

There was total eclipse of the
moon last Thursday night. 1t was
viewed by hund reds of our citizens
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

There should be truant law in
force in this school district. Every
day during school hours the streets
are lined with boys and girls that
should be in school.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

When the Republicans say that
protection lowers the cost of liv-
ing, ask them how it is that the
cost of living was less in 1897 un-
der the Wilson bill than it was in
1892 under the Mckinley bill or
in 1902 under the Dingley bill.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Bath Brushes. Bath Thermome-
tiers, Bath Mills, Bath Towels.
Bath Mats, at Van elders Drug
Store,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Music should be taught in our
public schools.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Bring your line to the wall, not
the wall to your line.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Do not all you can; spend not
all you have; believe not all you
hear; and tell not all you know.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Remember the Name of
the Old Bank Merchants
National Bank. Now Re-
moved to the East side Of
Main street, below Phoenix
Hotel.
Discount Gsl:c ": Rate 6 Per Cent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Rev, Kepler, the new minister
for Trinity M. E. Church, who
moved here from Parkersburg last
week, preached his first sermon
Sunday morning.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Mr.. Humphreys family has
moved from Hartford City to
Clifton.
Mr.. g. L. Steenbergen, of CALI
polls Ferry, was in town Sunday
evening.
Miss Leila Kimberling has re.
turned from a visit to relatives at
Pittsburg.
Mr.. John L. Written and fam.
lily spent Sunday with relatives at
Glenwood
Mrs. E. j. Mossman, who has
been visiting in Chicago. returned
home Saturday.
Miss Mabel Hodge, of Middle
port, was the guest of Mrs. j. s.
Spencer last Friday.
DIR. D. Earl Musgrave, who has
been here for several days, return
ed to Handy Monday.
Mrs. L. B. Moore returned last
Wednesday from a visit to friends
at Jacksonville. Ohio.
Mr.. A. r. Schools returned Sat.
urday from Martins Ferry, where
he has been for some time.
Mrs. A. W. Asher and Miss Mae
Simpson, of Grimm's Landing,
were in town last Saturday.
Miss Carrie Young, saleslady in
W. E Ruttencutter's store at Ma
son, is visiting in Cincinnati.
Mrs. M. G. White and Mrs. Mar
garet Wilson, of Mason, were visi-
tors in our city last Thursday.
Hon. James B. Menager was in
Hannah district Monday evening
on legal business.
Mrs. Elizabeth Guynn, of Cliff
ton, has returned home from few
days visit at Shawnee, Ohio
Born, to Hon. and Mrs. w. A.
Ohley, of Charleston, at Atlantic
City, on the 18th inst, son.
Mr.. Walter Diehl, of Mason
City, has accepted 3 position in
the Red Anchor store in Pomeroy
=.
Mr.. Grin Pullin, merchant of
Flat Rock, was in town Saturday
and renewed his subscription to
the Weekly Register.
Messrs. Thomas and Barney
Curtis, of Mason, have gone to
Indiana, where they have employ
ment.
Dr.. A. R. Barbee returned Fri
day evening from Pruntytown,
where he has been for some time
visiting his daughter, Mrs. o. E.
DarnalI.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. T. Lyle came
down from Anderson last week, and
visited here for few days and left
for Cincinnati, where Mrs. Lyle is
going to take treatment for throat
trouble.
Mr.. B. L. Rhoades has resigned
his position as clerk with his uncle
Mr.. j. W. Rhoades, and taken a
position as travelling representa-
tive with the Scranton Correspon-
dence School.
Miss Edna Young, charming
young lady who has been the
pleasant guest of her cousin, Miss
Virginia Wiley, for several weeks,
returned to her home in Charles
ton last Friday.
Miss Fannie Grover, who has
been visiting relatives in the East
for some time, will take a course
in music under the direction of
Mr.. Charles S. Skilton, of Tren-
ton, N. j., this winter.
Mrs. Blanche FaIlon, of Dallas,
Texas, who has been visiting rel
stives and friends in this county,
has returned to her home. Mrs.
Fallon will be remembered as Miss
Blanche Meeks, of Hartford.
Mr.. w. Q. Stewart, who has
been visiting friends and relatives
in this county, returned to his
home at Toronto, o., last Friday.
His neice, Miss Kate Van Sickle,
accompanied him, and has good
position in Steubenville, o.
Mrs. NJ. K. Jordan and neice
Miss Ethel MiIon, of Flint Hill,
Rappahannook county, Virginia,
who have been here visiting Mrs.
Jordan's brother and sisters, Mr..
Van Newman and sisters, left Sat-
urday for Huntington, where they
will remain until Monday and then
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

IF you wish your your Laundry work
lees Restaurant. All work zuaran-
teed strictly first-class. -
gozrE a1nn1rLnn. Agt.
For the Marietta Steam Laundry.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Even child may beat a man
that's bound.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Hams. Breakfast Bacon, Boiled
Ham, Bologna, Pickle Pork and
Mince Ham. at Davis & Sons.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22
Vote for Virgil A.
Lewis for Circuit Clerk.

Mr.. Frank Miller. of Capehart,
found ring on the street Satur-
day, which the owner can have by
calling at Mr.. John Storiz's jewell
ry store and describing the same.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

Crooked logs make straight fires.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-22

The Ladies Guild of Christ
Church will meet this Wednesday
afternoon with Misses Vena and
Jessie Thomas. ALI members are
requested TO be present.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

After Gen. Methuen's defeat ~
Msgersfontcin IL was reported that
he had shown signs of breaking down
almost immediately after he took
command of his division. and Gen
Wolseley. who was then comman-
der-in-chief of the British forces, IS
said 10 have suggested to the war
Office. after the battle of Belmont,
that Methuen should be relieved, but
his advice was not needed. ten
Methuen sent number of remarka'
bile messages to the war Office, one
Of which contained just three words:
Darkness after dawn"
His handling of the troops aroused
the most violent criticism. which was
only stilled by the relief of kiinber'
ley. when the question Of his health
and ability seemed TO be dropped
Since that time Gen. Methuen has
rendered efficient service, and sew
eral notable successes over the Beers
stand TO his credit.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
TO BE COURT MARTIALED.
Serious Charges Against American
Officers in the Philippincs-EN-
pressions Of sympathy.

Manila, March l0.-Col. James For
ney, of the Marine corps, will preside
at the court-martial to try MAJ. Lit
tleton. w. r. Waller and Lieut. John
III. a. Day, Of the marine :orps March
II next. on the charge Of executing
natives of the islands of Samar with
out trial The court-martial Will be
composed Of army officers and officers
Of the marine corps. The charges
specify that Maj. Waller and Lieut..
Day killed three native stevedores on
the streets Of Basy. Island Of Samar,
without trial. These stevedores were
among those who accompanied the
disastrous expedition of Maj. Waller
and detachment of marines 10 the
interior Of Samar last December.
1t is claimed these stevcdores mutt
MED and proceeded 10 the foothills
where they dug camotes Ga variety OF
sweet potato) and that they later
concealed and refused to turn them
over to the Americans, saying that
when the marines died Of hunger they
would have a good supply Of arms
and ammunition.
sympathy is expressed for Maj
Waller who, at that time, was suffer
ing from mental and physical strain
Lieut.. Day apparently obeyed Maj
Walters orders.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
GERMANY AND VENEZUELA.
The Question In Dispute Bctween
Them Nearing a settle
mcnt.

Berlin. March 1.-The dispute be-
tween Germany and Venezuela Is
nearing a settlement. The terms OF
this settlement are as yet foreign
Office secret. They are. however. sat
isfactory to Germany, and Venezuela
has apparently yielded without Ger
many's having made any direct
threat or having had to do anything
like sending an ultimatum. II is
believed that, as last condition
prior to his acceptance OF Germany's
requests, the president of Venezuela,
Gen. Castro. said he could not sub
nit easily 10 these requests while a
German fleet was anchored in his
principal harbor. Consequently. the
German squadron at La Guayara is
now dispensing. The flagship Of the
squadron, the cruiser Nineta, has
been ordered to the coasts of Colon
bia. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. the
cruiser Fake will ascend the ANA
yon. and the only vessel 10 remain
at La Guayra will be the little cruis.
or Gazclle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
A BAD BRITISH REVERSE.
Lord Methuen Wounded and q Pris-
oner In the Hands of Gen.
Delarey.
A FORCE OF TWELVE HUNDRED ROUTED,
Mat. Paris. with Nine Hundred
Mounted Men md Three Hundred
Infantry, Going 10 Meet Grenfeii'
SUCCESSFULLY Attacked LORD
kitchcner's Report.

London, March 10. 1913 y. m.--Gen'
Mcthuen and four guns have been
captured by Gen. Delarey. Gen. Me
thuen was wounded in the thigh.
Three British officers and IS men
were killed. Five British officers and
~ men were wounded. One British
officer and 200 men arc missing.
The fight in which Gen. Methuen
was captured occurred before dawn,
March Z, between Winburg and Lich-
tenburg. Orange River Colony. The
British force numbered 1900 men.
The Beers captured all the British
baggage. Gen. Methuen is retained as
a prisoner.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Mexico City. March l0.--American
activity in extending banking facili-
ties here attracts notice. The new
State Bank Of Chiapas, a remote
member of the federation on the
Guatemalan border. has been opened
for business with half million dol
lars capital.
The new Bank Of Orizaba with =
paid-up capital Of 100000, is also ,
new American Institution. the stock
being held here in this city. Orizaba
Is now an important Industrial cen
ter, and has hitherto lacked banking
accommodations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
A BOER AMMUNITION CACHE.
An Important Find Made by Cana
dian scouts In Orange River
Colony.

London. March 9.--Lord Kitchener.
h dispatch from Pretoria, dated
Saturday, reports the discovery OF a
tccr magazine In cave northeast
gard Of Rietz, Orange River Colony,
containing 10000 rounds Of rifle am
ssunition. hundreds Of shells and
ssses. 200 pounds of powder. Maxim
gun. hclios, field tclegraphs and
Quantities Of stores.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
THE CASE OF MRS. MAVERICK.
ucr Mother Has No Hopes Of Her
Release In Connection with
Coronation Amnesty.

London. March 9.-The Baroness
DC Roqucs denies all the reports
that her daughter, Mrs. Florence
Naybrick. will he included in the
coronation amnesty. She said:
~ have not received information
Of any sort relating to Mrs. May
bricks possible release. i nave no
anticipation Of such release or
knowledge Of any intended corona
lion amnesty
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Omaha. Ncb., March o.-Hector l..
hcLeod. contracting agent for the
Merchants dispatch Transportation
Co.. has been missing since last Sat
urday. when he drew his months
siary. lie had good position and
sAcod well with the company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
Of Perjury Charged.

Cripple Creek, CO., March 9.-Eu-
gvnc Englcy, former attorney gen.
ssal 81 Colorado under ex-Gov. Waite.
has been arrested charged With sub
s-na,ion Of perjury and released On
$1,000 bonds.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Fits stopped free and permanently. cured
No fits after first days use OF DR.. Kline
Great Nerve Rcstorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DIR. Kline. 93l Arch ST.. Phlla.. Pa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14
Earliest Russian MiIIct.

VIII You be short OF hay? II so plant
plenty OF this prodigally prolific millet
) TO TONS or RICH HAY PER ACRE.
Price 30 lbs q. 90: 100 lbs. % 90, low freights
John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse, Wis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Ii you have vicious disposition hide it
ii you cannot overcome IL; there is plenty o.
misery in the world people Will Toe punished
without your ance.-Atchlson Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

\ keen observation is ore Of the creates
assistants, in the requirement OF case ai.c
power. Success
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

| do not believe Piso's Cure tor Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John r. Boyer. Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb
II lQ00
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

An honest man may be the noblest work
,f God, but the selfmade man j. rather in
clined to doubt Phlladel phia Record.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Take care, or you also may become moth
ing more in life than warning .-Atchlson
Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quaine Tablets. All
druggists refund moneyifit fails TO cure 2oc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Envy always implies conscious interioriiy
Wherever 1t resides PiiHy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-03-14

Half an hour il all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-03
MULE TUMaLED INTO MrLLpoND.
Thrilling Experience of Darkey
Near Americas

The only instance upon record
where a Georgia daikey got the best
OF his boon companion, the Georgia
mule, was reported yesterday, though
1t was close call for Cuff and resulted
in the death of the mule.
Ii was the fatal water cure admin
istered la Filipino.
The accident occurred at Kidd's
mill, four miles west of Americas, and
was witnessed by a party of gentlemen
from the city.
The mule was attached to a buggy,
and when about the center of the dam
the animal, true to nature, SHE'D at
his shadow and began to back. The
negro driver at the same time began
to howl and pray Justify.
With splash the whole outfit went
oyer the dam and into fifteen feet of
cold water.
The darkey was first to come gurg
ling to the surface.
He was unable to swim, and seizing
the head of the struggling mule held
on to it until the animal drowned One
of the gentlemen went out in boat
and rescued the badly frightened
darkey
Both mule and buggy sank to the
bottom of the pond at once.