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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30


President Schwab of the steel
trust is much given to newspaper
publicity. and his press agent is
kept busy all the season. The van
ity of notoriety is one of his most
pronounced characteristics, and the
parade and destinations display of
his wealth is another weakness to
which he is much given. The
newspaper is his avenue to the
publio's eye, and he rushes in there
sometimes when prudence would
suggest little hesitanoy. One of
his latest endeavors to keep him.
self before the public was his print
ed statement that the property of
the steel trust in its entirety was
worth 1900 millions of dollars, and
that it's profits this year would be
lao millions. The staggering di-
mansions of these figures has
aroused some comment and started
an inquiry where it is least desired
by the trust. The assessors and
tax collectors are discussing the
problem with view to better serv-
ing the more heavily taxed people
by endeavoring to have at least a
fair share of this stupendcus sum
brought within the reach of the
tax gatherer. Whether they can
do it or not is proposition of the
doubtful character. That they
should be able to do it is self evil
dent fact, and equally self assertive
is the proposition that the evasion
of every cent of just taxation by
the trusts and combines signifies
the increase of the burden of those
of less wealth and less possessions
The amount of taxes paid by the
steel trust is mere bagatelle CON-
pared to the total value of its hold.
ings, and it is not probable that it
is assessed at 5 per cent. of what
Schwab says its properties are
worth. When the farmer reads
these facts, and vie ws his tax tick.
ct, seeing that his property is assess.
ed at more than so per cent. of its
value he certainly must feel like
congratulating himself that he is q
citizen of this happy country
where every one is on equality
with every other.
But Pennsylvania is not the on.
ly state, and the steel trust not
the only corporation that can be
cited in illustration of our faroical
system of taxation. West Virgin.
ia is doing equally as well, and con-
sidering her youth and limited op.
portunities perhaps she is doing
even better than her neighbor state.
There is more property in West
Virginia untaxed than is taxed,
There is more wealth perjured off
the assessors books than gets on
them in this state. Nothing is
taxed as the law directs in this
state except poyerty-Parkersburg
Sentinel.
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River News.


There are 454 government lights
along the Ohio river. The average
yearly cost of each light is about
sl25
The towboat Geo. Mathson is
undergoing through repairs on the
docks here. and when the rpairs are
completed the Matheson will be
one of our best Kanawha towboats.
Preparations are in progress for
the next annual meeting of the
Ohio River Improvement Associa-
ton. which will occur at Parkers-
burg in October. This will be large
ly attended by rivermen.
The towboat Florence Marmet is
charge of that clever gentleman
and good stesmboatman, Capt w
d. Curry. She is towing harbol
work for the M4rmet Coal Co
Capt, W. h, Strobe. a genuine
hustler and splendid gentleman il
superintendent of the Marmet Go
Waterways Journal.
July has certainly been favor
able month for rivermen. During
the whole month there has been 1
fine stage of water in the rivers
and towboating as well as packets
have hourished. Not for man,
years has the stage of water during
this month been as good in thi
one
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West Tfrg4nia.

AT a county court continued and held for
the county of Mason, at the Court House
thereof. ON Wednesday. July 9th, 1909, the
following was entered-of record:
W hereas, petition of % voters of Cooper
district, Mason county. West Virginia, hay-
ing been presented to the court praying that
the Alternate Road Law of 1881. as amended
Dy chapter 40 Acts of 1885, and CHAPTER "a
Acts of 1887, now in force in said Dis riot be
discontinued and the general road law be
put 10 force in said district II is therOfore
ordered that the question OF ratification or
rejection of the said road law of 1881 as
amended as aforesaid, be submitted to the
voters OF said Cooper district at the next
general election held in said county. Those
voting for said road system shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots, "For the New
ton hoad Law" and those voting against said
tuelr ballots " Against the New Road Law -
ANA IL Is further ordered that the clerk of
TINS court do certify copy of this order to
tue Board OF Ballot Commissioners or this
county SO that said question can be properly
submitted on the legal ballots of said elsc-
tlon. And u Is further ordered that a copy
OF tnis order be published in the newspa-
pers OF this county for four successive weeks
preceding the day of said election.
a copy-Teste=
J. p. r.. B. SMITH, Clerk.
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Vest VJrginia:

A T a county court continued and held for
the county OF Mason at the Court House
thereof on Wednesday. July 9, 1902, the fol-
lowing was entered of record:
hereas. petition of . voters OF Hannah
district, Mason county, West Virginia, hav-
ing been presented to the court praying that
the Alternate Road Law OF 1891, now In force
in said district be discontinued and the gem
eral road law be put IN force in said district
II Is therefore ordered thatA the question Of
ratlncation or rejection OF the said road law
Of 1891 be submitted 70 the voters OF said
Hannah district at the next ensuing cleo
ton held In aid county; and those voting
Tor said road system shall have written or
printed on their ballots "For the Road Law
OF ISL" and those voting against said road
system shall have written OF printed or
their ballots Against the Road Law OF 1891. :"
And u Is further ordered that the clerk of
this court do certify a copy OF this order to
the Board OF Ballot COmmi ssioners OF this
county 50 that said question can be properly
submitted on the legal ballots OF said cleo
ton And II Is further ordered that copy
OF this order be published in the newspapers
OF this county for four successive weeks
preceding the day OF said election.
copy-Tests:
Up. R. B. SMITH, Clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30
HOmeseekers Excursions.

Agents of the Ohio Central Lines
will sell IIomeseekers' Round Trim
Excursion Tickets on the first and
third Tuesdays in August, September
and October, TO points in the North.
W st and South. at Special low rates.
Ra-es, routes and full particulars may
be obtained by applying TO Agents OF
P. LEWIS, Pass. Agt., Detroit Mich.
D. j. CARGO, Pass. Agt.. Toledo. c. :
JOHN MooREs, 7. P. A, Findlay, o
w. A. PETERS. Pass. Agt., Columbus.
O.; n. Q. BISHOP, Pass. Agt., Charles
ton, w. Va.
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A T a county court continued and held for
the county OF Mason at the Court House
thereof on Wednesday, july. 9, 1902, the fol-
lowing was entered OF record:
Whereas, petition of y voters OF Glen
denim district, Mason county, West Viz
gtnta. having been presented to the Court
praying that the Alternate Road Law OF
1881, as amended by Chapter 30 Acts OF 1885
and Chapter 30 Acts OF 1857, now in force IN
said district be disco tinued and the general
road law be put IN force In saiddistrict. II i
therefore ordered, that the question OF ratffi-
cation or rejection OF the said road law OF
ISL, as amended as aforesaid, be submitted
TO the voters OF said Gle ldeniu district at the
reXt general election held in said county.
Those voting for said road system shall have
written or printed on their ballots For the
New Road Law" and thoseyoting against
said road system shall have written or print
Ell on their ballots Against the New Road
Law" And IL Is further ordered that the
clerk of this court do certify copy of tn Is or
der 70 the Board OF Ballot Commissioners OF
this county 50 that the question can be
properly submitted on the legal ballots OF
said election. And fl IL further ordered that
a copy OF this order be published in the news
papers OF this county for four successive
weeks preceding the day OF said election.
j. P. R. B. SMITH, Clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30
Poisoning the System.

1t is through the bowels that the body
is cleansed of impurities. Constipation
keeps these poisons in the system, caus.
ing headache, dulness and melancho Ola
at first, then unsightly eruptions and f.
nally serious illness unless a remedy is
applied. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
prevent this trouble by stimulating the
liver anc promote easy, healthy actio n
OF the bowels. These little pills do NOT
act violently but by strengthening the
bowels enable them to perform their
own work. Never grippe or distress.
e. w NJ Hooff
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

Howard L. Robey. former clerk
in the Merchants National Bank,
this city, now cashier of the Bank
of Reedy, has announced himself
a candidate for the democratic
nomination for county clerk of
Roane county subject to the action
of the county convention. Mr.
Robey is a splendid young man
and if nominated will make a
splendid race for election, which
his many friends in this place hope
he will receive
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30
Sunday Excursions to all Points.

AGENTS of the Ohio Central Lines
will sell Excursion Tickets every
Sunday TO all points on the Ohio
Central Lines wnere passengers
can go and return same day. at rate
of Ons Fare for the Round Trip,
tickets limited to return d tie of
sale only. No excursion rate TO b =
less than % cents. NJ 81
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

"a newspaper, whose columns
overflow with advertisements of
business men, has more influence
in attracting attention to and build
ing up city or town than any 9th
er agency that can be employed.
People go where there is business.
Capital and labor will locate where
there is an enterprising community
No power on earth is SO strong to
build up a town as a newspaper
well patronized; and this power
should be appreciated. IT. Dewitt
Talmage.
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Niagara rails Excursion.

Excursions to Niagara Falls, Tor.
onto, Alexandria Bay and Montre.
al are authorized via Ohio Central
Lines, July 81, Aug. Z, IA and 10
Special low rates will be made on
the above dates. Tickets will be
good returning within II days
For tickets and full particulars as
to low rates, routes, etc, apply to
Agents of Ohio Central Lines.
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A strong Candidate.

Wayne News
The Democrats of the new Fifth
Congress district, did just what
they were expected to do. nominate
Judge David E. Johnston for con-
gress. In doing this they put
their very best foot forward. This
is admitted even by the great
majority of Republicans. Judge
Johnston fills the bill of an ideal
candidate. in every respect. There
is no excuse for any one to vote
against him except through parti
san prejudice. If the people are
looking for ability. Judge Johnston
is man of eminent ability. He ii
both fine lawyer and an able anc
wise legislator.
If they seek man of experience
they will find in Judge Johnston
man of varied experience in publ,
affairs. AS state legislator. as +,
judge on the bench, as congress
man he has stood in the front ranl
and his record in each capacity ha
been a credit to himself and al
honor to his constituents. If the,
wan. man of character and re
spectability they do not have t
go further than to Judge Johnston
to get both. His moral standing
is of the highest order, his char
acter untarnished. his private lif
without a spot or blemish.
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Vest TTr0inta:

a 7 a county court continued and held for
- the county of Mason at the Court House
Thereon, oil Saturday, July ~. 1872, the fol-
lowing was entered of record:
whereas, more than one hundred voters o,
THIS counl y h wing this day presente a pc
tition 70 ne court asking that the provision,
OF Chapter ~ OF the Code of West Virginia
Concerning the Protection OF Sheep and T. :
posing a Tax on Dogs be enforced in thi.
county and the sense of tn voters of this
county upon the adoption of said Chapter
therein be ascertained; and said petition
being filed in this court, and ftcr eoilsidera-
ton thereof the Court doth hereby order
tnSt NJ the next succeeding general election
o hr holden In this county a vote be taken
10 - -rtain the sense OF the voters 4 .-aof
uP lie question of the adoption o this
u isr The ballots used in taking srtit
VI snail be the same as those used in VT ~
L. ine officers to be elected at said elect 70, =.
g s1aii nave written or printed on III ~
tbs words .'For Dog Tax" or Against Dog
lax as the voter may choose. 1t Is further
2 .rret that copy of this order be pab-
llsi.ej IN the newspapers OF this comfy for
four successive weeks preceding the day OF
Said election and certified to The Board Of
Ballot Commissioners of this county.
a copy-Teste:
j. p. R. B. SMITH, Clerk.
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Hon. John It. McGraw.

AT the Second District Demo.
cratic Congressional Convention
Hon. John T. McGraw was nomi.
mated for Congress
Mr.. McGraw is a man almost
universally known and will make a
campaign second to none. A bet
ter or more influential man could
not have been nominated and we
predict for the second district
Democratic success.
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Those who are soiournino in III

Those who are sojourning in the
mountains and at the various
springs inform US thst they are en-.
joying themselves royalty. We dc
not begrudge our friends of this
pleasure, but we are still hard al
work smeltering and enjoying
old soils hot rays.
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Don't borrow this paper.
Seashore Excursions to he

SeashOre Excursions to be Run.
The Atlantic City and other
Sea Coast Excursions for July 81,
Aug Z, and IA, via Ohio Central
Lines will be run as advertised.
Full particulars as to low rates,
can be obtained of agents of Ohio
Central Lines. The announcement
that these excursions would be
abandoned, was in error.
MoULToN HoUK, q. P. A.
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IceCreann SnciaL

The L dies Aid Society of the
Henderson NJ E. Church, will give
an ice cream social Saturday even.
ing, August End, 1902, at the M.
E. Parsonage in Henderson. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the church.
Every body invited to attend.
Mrs. ]. w. CARROLL, Pres.
MRS. G. W. MCCOY, Sec'y.
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tits said upon good authority
that President Roosevelt is certain
that he will be nominated by accla-
nation at the next Republican ma
tional convention This is not im.
probable. Mr.. Roosevelt stands
we'll with the rank and file, who
have faith in his honesty of pur-
pose though he is powerless to &C.
complish anything with his party
and a trust-owned Congress
Wheeling Register.
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BALTIMORE x OHIO RAILROAD.
Excursions In Atlantic Citv-

Cape May. Sea Isle City and Ocean
City, n. J Ocean City, Md. and Re
hoboth Beach, Del, at very low rates,
Thursdays, June 10Th, July 18th and
3lst, Aug. 18th and 2Sth, and Sept.
4th, 1902. Tickets will be good six
teen days, including date of sale. For
full information concerning tickets,
and parlor car accommodations, call
on or address nearest Ticket Agent.
Baltimore & Ohio r. R., for full in.
formation
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

One of the great dry goods firms
OF Pittsburg, the chickering's, have
Just erected an enormous new store.
to meet their greatly increased
trade. In the front of this build
ing they have placed solid silver
bricks in honor of the newspapers
that have made them successful.
Each brick has the name of Pitts
burg paper engrossed on it and
done by the chickering's This firm
says: Advertising made our sue
cess, we are under obligations to
the newspapers"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30
Annual North Michigan Excur-
sion.

To Beulah, Frankfort and Ira.
verse City Thursday, July 31st, via
Ohio Central Lines and Arm Ar.
Dor r r. Solid Through Train to
Frankfort without change of cars.
Tickets good returning until Au-
gust 10th. For full particulars
time of train. rates, etc, see hand.
bills or call on Agents of Ohio Gen.
tral Lines.
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The sentence pronounced recent

The sentence pronounced recent
ly by a Scotch Judge is typical OF
Scottish thrift. He said, "Ys did
not only kill and murder the man
but ye did push, thrust or impel
the lethal weapon through the bel
ly-band of his regimental trousers
which were the property of his Ma
jesty."
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Two hotel proprietors at Vince

Two hotel proprietors at Wheel.
ing entered large refrigerator in
their establishment last week, clos.
ing the door behind them, and
were in cold storage for two hours
before discovered, the door looking
on the outside. Both were badly
chilled but not serious.
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Married..

The following is taken from the
Middleport Republican of Friday
last, and the brides and groom't
many friends in this city extend to
them their best wishes:
Brakeman Brooks was quietly
married to Miss May Murray,
daughter of Thos. Murray, a K &
M. engineer, last Monday evening
Miss Murray was formerly one
of the Registers typos, and the
entire force of the office had an
inkling of this event, but promised
May not to tell.
May she and her life partner en-
joy all the pleasures and blessings
vouohsafed to mortals here below.
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Vacation DAYS.

Vacation time is here and the child.
rem are fairly living out of doors. There
could be no healthier place for them.
You need only to guard against the ac-
cidents incidental to most open air
sports. No remedy equals Dewitt
Witch Hazel Salve for quickly stopping
pain or removing danger of serious CON
sequepces. For cuts, scalds and wounds.
Il used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for
sores. cuts and bruises" saws l.. b.
johnson, Swift, Tex. ut is the best
remedy on the mail et." Sure cure for
piles and skin diseases. Beware of
counterfeits. c. w. N. Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

A holly contested ball game took
place here Sunday afternoon at the
ball park between the home color
ed team and team from Gallipo-
lis. The score was 8 to 9 in favor
of Gallipolis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30
Tive Bottles Cured Him.

81 was troubled with kidney com
plant for about two years." writes A
II. Davis, OF Mt. Sterling, Ia, but tive
bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure effected
a permanent cure" Sound kidneys are
safeguards of life. Make the kidueys
healthy with Foley's Kidrey Cure
Sold by A. c. Van Glider.
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Need More Helm.

Often the over-taxed organs OF diges-
ton cry out tor help by Dyspepsia's
pains, Nausea Dizziness, Headaches,
Liver complaints, bowel disorder such
troubles call for prompt use of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They are gentle
thorough and guaranteed TO cnre. 25
cents az G.. w. II. Hoofss drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

The proprietors OF Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise this as a sure
cure for consumption" They do not
claim 1t will cure this dread complaint
IN advanced cases. but do positively as
sert that 1t will cure IN the earlier stages
and never fails to give comfort and re-
lief in the worst cases. Foley's Honey
and Tar is without doubt the greatest
throat and lung remedy Refus. sub
stitutes. Sold by A. G. Van Glider.
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Farm for Sale

Containing 22I acres in
Gallia County, o., one and
one-haIf miles from Kerr S Sta
tion, on H. v. r. R. Io5
acres cleared and in grass.
Good dwelling house, good
water, sc. Call on or address
R. S. WATTS,
Kerr, Gallia Co., Ohio.
Oct Is o.
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Corner Stone Laid.

On Saturday the 10Th inst. the
corner stone of the new Episcopal
Church at Spilman. this county,
was laid. The usual services on
this occasion were held. and we
hope the new edifice will be OF
much good in this community.
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Whooping Cough

My little son had an attack OF whoop-
ing cough and was threatened with
pneumonia; but for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy We would have had a
serious time OF it. 1t also saved him
from several severe attacks of Group,
4. J. Strickfadden, editor world herald,
Fair haven, wash For sale BY HooFr.
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The Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company has let contracts for
its rails to be used in the ensuing
year. These contracts total $4,000
tons. AT $29 a ton, which is the
prevailing rate, the cost will be ST.
400, 900.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, of Red
Mud, this county, has been grant
ed a pension of So per month and
children of VIM Lee, deceased SIS
per month.
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Fare Round Erin @1.25.

Excursion to Columbus and re-
turn Sunday, August Bird, via the
b i. & NJ. Ry. Tickets on sale for
train No. L. good returning leaving
Columbus same day on train No.
6 at 6. 25
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Prominent Educator Dies

Barboursville, w. Va, Jul, 20
VIM. Bramblett, aged 80. died on
Health Greek last night. For years
he was one of the leading teachers
in this locality. and was prominent
on the Confederate side during the
civil war.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

Amos Bridgewater, oolored, of
Louisville, KY, aged Is years, ate
gallon of ice cream Friday, and
yesterday he was sent in irons to
the insane asylum. He developed
violent symptoms Immediately
after eating the cream.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

A strange cause of death is cited
in the case of a Mr.. Carroll oil
Lambertville. n. Y. He was car.
rying some hens away when a zoos.
ter flew at him and inflicted g
wound in his wrist. from which he
died in a few hours.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-07-30

A ball team from Portsmouth
Friday, simply put the team al
Charleston "out of business. AT.
ter nine innings the score was
Portsmouth Is, Charleston o.
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At Hastings, Mich, the super.
visors reduced DR.. Fuller's bill for
attending smallpox cases from $500
to 500, but Judge Smith ordered
the bill to be paid in full.
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Snake Bitten.

Mrs. A. @. Walters, of Beale P. o.
was bitten on the hand by a snak 9
last week. Her arm was SWOLLEN
to many times its normal size.