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The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
TARGET Shooting.

Target Shooting.
Figure l shows the target cut out
Of cigar box wood. A circular piece 10
first cut. about one inch in diameter.
and eight small round pieces of card
board with the numbers I to s on
item are mounted ON toothpicks and
grouped around It at even distances:
the other ends of the tOOthpicks are
then inserted in the sides of the circu-
lar piece of wood. The target itself
is fastened to q stick of wood about
eight inches long. fastened to . stand,
as shown in the picture. The gun con-
sists of a paper tube. which is made
by winding cardboard, well covered
with glue, around the stem Of . lead
pencil. When 1t is dry q piece about
five inches long is cut Oh. At TX
inches from one end We make IN in
cision about two inches long, cutting
down to about half the thickness Of
the tubes. (See Fig. 2)
Figure 2 shows how . piece Of
whaleb0ne about six inches long Is in
serted. acting as the propelling power
Of the gun. You shoot with a wooden
peg about ~ inches long, fitting
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Fox After Chickens.

Fox after chickens" is q rather
good game. An older person is the
fox, and her position is to run about
pretending to pick up sticks. The
"hen," who is the mother of the chick
ems. should also be an elder" and
should have a long train of chicks
behind her, all standing one behind
the other. holding ON to each others
fr0cks; the one next the hen should
take hold of her. When the hen sees
the fox she asks him what he Is pick
ing up sticks for.
ITO boil q pan," is the answer.
what is going to be in the pant!
"A chicken"
where will you get one?"
From you"
Then the fox tries to capture one OF
the chickens, while the hen tries to
dodge the fox and guard her chicks.
II the fox catches q chick he takes It
to his den. This is continued until all
the chickens are captured.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
ITz9 E2zZSZLl&$|20

The plate contains about flfty OF
sixty pats" OF the stun. 1t isn't very
eood. although II seems delicious to
the Porto Ricans. because their cir
mate II not adapted for keeping but
ter we'll: % they are accustomed to
an article that would seem rancid and
strong to the luckier persons In the
north.
The pats" are very small. weighing
less than IN ounce each. and they sell
for about one cent. The customers Of
the butter boys usually buy just
enough to serve for one meal.
The butter boys mothers don't
make this butter In . churn. They
merely shake milk or cream In q big
jar till Il II fairly solid. Then they
put In lots Of salt and send II to town.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Hot Water Either Wvav,

Hot Water Either WY.
BoGgs-Why II social couveesatioa
Whe q hot hath!
JoGKSNGive Il up.
BoGED-Beca1se. In both cases.vhea
yoa put your foot in It you get into
hot vat0e Eight 0WaE.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Value Of Bees Tonoues.

A curious note is found in the In
ternational Review of Agriculture. tO
the effect that an entomOlOgist had
succeeded in measuring the length Of
the tongues of bees for the purpose
of determining the possible effect of
crossing Italian and native bees upon
the lengthening of the tongues" Evi-
IDENTIFY. on the principle that the long
er the tongue the easier the access to
hidden stores of flower honey.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Masea0ni's Sarcasm.

During the last dress rehearsal Of
Mascagni's japanese opera Iris" the
author, who Was conducting the or.
ehestra, was greatly annoyed by the
ineffective performance Of one of the
singers. The passage was . very in,
tense one-a love scene between the
chief reprobate and the heroine.
DO not move % timidly," shouted
the composer above the surge Of the
music.
The unfortunate singer went from
bad to worse. Nascagni stopped the
orchestra and beckoned him down to
the footli9hts.
"Since all other methods for max.
ing the passage elective seem tc
have failed" he remarked. suppose
you Try singing It IN the proper key"
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Your hand should be very steady
and must not tremble q particle or
the cup will slip OF. because its bot
tom Il usually glazed and very
smooth. The same result may be OBJ
tanned by using two knives instead of
the fork.
II would not be wise to try this bal
ancing feat with any coffee in your
cup on the first attempt.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
The Cat that Went to . Fire.

suO S0S Su1S VVeUS 20 eores
The other day in Boston an alarm
came In from box 8. for q blaze in
the tenement house at 40 CONNER
cial street, caused by An overturned
lamp. A strange sight was witnessed
as watertower No. rolled in upon
the scene from its headquarters on
Bristol street. A black-and-white cat.
the pet Of the repair shop. had been
taking . comfortable nap on top Of
the tower when the alarm came in.
Before he woke up he was on the
way to the IRE, and like . good Ere
man. he stuck to his post. On arriv-
ing 1t the fire he was furnished CON-
Portable quarters, and when the tower
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Some Indian Names.
Kakagos-A wood raven.
MusQuash-A muskrat.
CheOkheS-Them mink.
K'dunk-The toad.
Hawahak-The hawk.
Malsum-The wolf.
MOween-The bear.
Kagax-The weasel.
KillOOleet-The white-throated spar
row.
Meek0-The red squirrel.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Butter Boys.

Every morning the people Of the
large towns of Porto Rico are awak-
ened by little merchants crying But
ter! Butter of the cOuntry!"
These are the butter boys. who 90
trotting in each morning as soon as
the tropical dawn begins. to sell the
native butter which has been made by
their mothers the day before.
Each little merchant carries 4
plate ON his head. balancing it expert
ly like a juggler, and never bothering
to steady it with his hand, whether he
is running or making change
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

plest and one of the most interesting
is the ink aquarium trick.
Present a glass full of ink to the
view Of the spectators. then prove
that 1t is ink by dipping . visiting
card In 1t and showing the card. Now
announce that there are live fish In
the tumbler that just thrive on ink.
and you will prove they are there BY
changing the ink to water so that the
OnlOOkers may see them.
Throw q handkerchief over the
glass so rs to entirely envelOp II, re-
peat an incantation and then suddenly
whisk the handkerchief away.
The audience will be very much as-
tOnished to find the glass filed with
water. clear as crystal. with several
fish swimming about In II.
The trick Is performed in this way.
Get q piece Of thin black rubber cloth
and line the inside of the glass with
It. then tie q black thread to the up-
per edge Of the cloth. Attach q little
button or bit Of cork to the end Of the
thread overhanging the tumbler, ~
shown in the drawing.
Fill the glass with clear water, and
introduce several 1ish. live ones II
you can possibly procure them. but
II not. toy fish will serve. though the
trick will hardly be so effective.
The ink test with the visiting card
is accomplished by means Of . con-
federate who is In the audience and
who hands you . card which Is mark
ed with ink on one side. Al you dip
the card into the tumbler you con-
trive to turn 1t around. and the audi
ence then sees the black side, think
ing naturally that 1t has just been i'm
mersed In the ink. The startling
change from ink to water is effected
by pulling out the rubber cloth BY
means Of the attached thread and
button when the handkerchief IL
whisked away. Some practice is need
ed first in order to do this without
spilling the water In the glass. but
after you have tried it several times
you will find that the cloth may be
removed without spilling a drop, and
that you are in possession of a very
clever trick.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Tricks for the Tongue.
Try to read the following sentences
aloud and quickly, repeating the short
er ones half q dozen times in success
sion:
Six thick thistle sticks.
Flesh of freshly fried flying fish.
The sea ceaseth, but it suhiceth US.
Give Grimes Jim's great gilt gig
whip.
Two toads. totally tired. tried to
trot to Tedbury.
Strict, strong Stephen Stringer
shared six sickly, silky snakes.
She stood at the door of Mrs.
Smiths fish sauce shop welcoming
him In.
Swan swan over the sea; swim.
swan. swim; swan swan back again;
well swum swan.
A haddock, haddOck, a black spot
ted haddock. black spot on the black
back Of black spotted haddock.
Susan shineth shoes and socks,
socks and shoes shineth Susan. She
ceaseth shining shoes and socks, for
shoes and socks shock Susan.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Mutual.

Mutual.
Ars. Kratchett-Bridget, doat
Hke the looks Of that man rho c.ll.d
to see you last night.
Bridget-Well. well. amt It funny.
mA'am? He said the same about von.
philadelphia Press.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

A pretty story II told Of two child
rem. Who were. - they thought. chased
BY . COW In . field. "Oh. Johnny"
said the little girl. Say . prayer"
don't member any" Say any
thing" persisted the little girl"
All ! know IL what papa said at
breakfast" "Well. say that" So,
Johnny said For what We are about
to receive. may the Lord make us
truly thankful" The COW ceased to
chase them. and they returned home
and told their mother that they had
" been saved BY the power Of prayer"
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
Police Peruuioites,

O0cee Clancy-Why did Casey ~
4oot that 6elly fer schoechin'?
O0eer H0Gan-Shure, Casey q new
= IL force. and wanted T tnty tn
mGn1fna a Q roide 70 IL station IN
= toWiR, car.-Puck s-ss---
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Sharpe The JapaAese never Mt a.
e1ted. 0De e their naxinas =: -Kaep
Oool
VleD1n-No van1r tAsrs ars %
hnnH J6oandbe 1hns.
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Ars- Stubb-I am quite sure a,
heW nei8hbors came non Booton.
y. Stubb-Why q. Maria?
rA Seubbs-They call TIE tnma.au
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

oh0-Why Do yoa think lliss Doods
-lnt inHs1leetnl WAsa 20 haven't
- 1og3
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Il Was not % very long ago that
Barney Woodwork was one Of the
coming baseball pitchers in the New
England league. and for that matter
he can do some clever tWirling now
When Barney attended Tufts college
he. with one or two others, became
mixed up with the college horse. II
seems that the horse got frightened
and Barney tried to stop the animal
BY shouting "Whoa!" The horse dou.
bled his efforts and landed with all
four feet in the college fence. The
latter had to be cut down and for
some reason or other Barney worked
unusually hard In the cage that day.
Ideal Location.
most Of the action IN my story"
explained Pennibs, takes place in .
cemetery" 4.
~Weu." Ge3oined Criticus, that's .
Opo4 place Tor . p1oG"
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18

Balancing Cup On Knife Point.
II the subject Of too much coffee
drinking making one nervous and un-
steady ever comes up at your break
fast table. here Is q little trick by
which you can prove. with your own
coffee cup. that you are not nervous
and have got . steady hand.
Get . cork: squeeze II within the
handle Of your cup as shown in the
drawing. Then take 4 fork and stick
1t into the cork 30 that two Of its
pr0ngs are on either side Of the han
die. being sure to AZ the fork in such
. position as to insure its handle COM
ing under the cups bottom.
You have now fulfilled one Of the
laws Of gravity which will permit you
to balance your cup on the point Of
q knife II you are careful about one
thing-1nd the exact place on the
cups bottom ON which II will balance
The Columbus journal., 1904-05-18
The Way 10 9ueeeed.

The very best way to succeed in
anything II to learn how to think
quickly. One Of our most famous
American actors started out q very
poor boy. Applying for work In q
Chicago store. he was tested by q few
questions. Taking down . box Of lace
from . SHELF the proprietor asked.
What would you do with this?" The
boy replied. tracing with his fingers
ON the box lid. Dust It." He got the
position and II led to far better things
thai he dreamed of.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Accidentally Shot.

Rev. Glen Gillian, son of Rev.
Frank Gillian. who resides back
of Racine. was accidentally shot
through the bowels Tuesday, and
it is said may die The shooting
was done by Rev. Allen friend of
the wounded man and was purely
accidental.
The young Mr.. Gillian is pastor
of church at Ohioville. Beaver
county, Pa, and came home recent
ly to visit his parents. accompanied
by Rev. Allen, young ministerial
friend. On Tuesday morning they
took target rife and started out
for hunt, Rev. Allen carrying the
gun on his shoulder and walking
ahead. By some means the gun
was exploded and the bullet took
effect in Rev. Gillilan's body,
penetrating his bowels and it is
feared he will die.-Pomeroy
Democrat
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Good News in Oil.

They have got flowing oil well
on the McCarty place. 1t flowed
% barrels in 9 hours from Satur.
day morning until Saturday eve.
ming. They are going right to
work to sink another we'll. They
have every reason to believe it will
be fifty barrel we'll and the Presi.
dent of the Company in New Jer.
sey has been so informed. -Gallipo.
lis Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
HENRY-vANsIeKLE

Thursday afternoon, August 4,
at 4 O'Clock p. M, Rev. Charles II.
Beck, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant church, solemnized the
ceremony making Mr.. Sydney z.
Henry and Miss Iva Vansickle
man and wife
The ceremony was performed at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
Samuel ChTisty, on Coal Street, in
the presence of about 20 of the
friends of the bride and groom.
At the conclusion of the marri-
age rites, the guests partook of an
elegant supper, provided by Mr..
and Mrs Christy.
Mr. henry holds a lucrative
position at the rolling mill and he
and his bride will reside in this
city.
The Union Record joins with
their many friends in wishing
them all the joys and blessings
that accompany married life.
Wellsville Record.
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Winners At The Fair
2:3O Pace.

2:30 Pace.
Mary Miller. LIST; Melody Girl,
End; Lee Ross, 3rd.
2:35 Trot
Red Will, LIST; Edward M, 2nd;
Dollie Bell. 3rd; Blizzard, 4th.
8 Mile Run.
Patchwork. LIST; Figurenta. god;
Don AloDzo, 3rd.
Gents Rosd Race
Ernest Burns, LIST; Brilliant and
Lorena j. 2nd; Brilliant and Lor-
ena j, 3rd; Duffy B. 4th.
Free For All Pace.
Lady Miller, 1st; Ben Wilks,
End; Baron Boy, 3rd.
One Mile Run
Acholode, LIST; Ranafter. 2nd;
Clipsetta, 3rd;
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
MIDSUMMER
Clearance Sale!

As is our custom we start
early to close out all sum-
mer stuff at very low prices
We are determined that
this particular effort will
be the most successful ever
seen in Gallipolis. Read
and study a few prices,
then give us a call.
Ali the &c Lawns Sc,
All the l0c Lawns Z &c.
The 12a 6 15c Lawns lOc
All SIC Ginghams &c.
All the 25c Wales and
Mercerized Cottons now
19c.
Our line of 35c Wash Goods
go at 25c yard.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

The fourth Quarterly meeting
of the NJ. E. Church South, will
be held at the Beech Hill church,
next Saturday and Sunday by
Rev. NJ. E. Peck. presiding elder.
He will also preach at the NJ. E.
church, South, in Point Pleasant
on Sunday night at 8 O'Clock.
Everybody cordially invited to at
tend.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Birthda Y Dinner.

A nice little dinner party was
given at Mrs. j s. Hanly's, of APP
pie Grove, Aug. 9Th, 1904, in hon.
or of her little grandson, Master
John Hanly's 10th birthday. It
was quite interesting to see the
little folks 20 in all seated at the
table partsking of the good things
prepared by Mrs Hanly and Miss
Della CLARK. Those present were:
Little Miss Ramona Hanly of
Apple Grove, and Misses Lucille,
Lilah and Elizabeth Lewis of
Pittsburg. little Oretha Morgan of
McCausland, w. Va Misses Hazel.
Rachel and Gladys Archer, AL
pha and. Tina Jeffries of Apple
Grove, Master Hanly Morgan of
McCausland, Glen and Charlie
Stevens, Lee Archer, Clearance and
Charlie Jeffries of Apple Grove,
and Master Earl Lewis, of Pitts
burg. Mrs w S Morgan, of Nc
Causland The little folks seem
to be receiving lots of attention of
late, as Mrs j B Shively gave a
baby party few weeks ago in hon
or of her two nieces, Mrs A r
Badgeley. of Fsirmont, and Mrs w
s Morgan. of McCauslsnd. All
report a nice time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Judge Guthrie is
Dead!

The above words were uttered
time and time again on our streets
and flashed over the telegraph and
Telephone wires to friends in other
parts of the State on the morning
of the 18th. inst. bringing to the
hearts of each one who heard the
sad tidings a feeling of personal
grief and sorrow, for Judge Gnth-
RE was known among all of our
people as the friend of the unfor-
tunate as well as of the more ia
vored, and was, spoken of most
frequently as the just and kind
hearted Judge. While it has been
well known for several years that
Judge Guthrie has been in failing
health. he has attended to his du
ties as Circuit Judge. aud his sud-
den demise comes as a shock to
even his family and immediate
friends. None will feel his loss
more keenly than the members of
the bar of this Circuit, with whom
he has been associated ON the
bench for nearly twenty four years
Francis A. Guthrie was the son
of Rev Francis and Elizabeth
{ Hughes) Guthrie. He was born
in Tyler county in this State,
April IL. 1910. and died August
l6. 1904. being Ga years. A months
ind A days of age he was given a
liberal education. While attend
ing college at Meadville, Penn, he
enlisted in the Union army in the
l1th Regiment Pennsylvania Vol
unteer Infantry. Company E. hs
private, Sept, 10. 1861, and was
promoted successfully to Sergeant
Nov, 2. 1861, 1st, Lieutenant Nov.
1862. and Captain March 80, 1868
At what time he left the army we
do not know, but in about 1864 he
commenced the study of the law
in the office of the late Supreme
Judge Okey johnson at Parkers.
burg, and sfterwsrd entered the
law department of the Michigan
University, at Ann Arbor, where
he graduated. April Both, 1866, he
was united in marriage to Miss
CLARA Van Glider, of Cheshire,
Ohio, and there was born to them
one child, a son, Lewis V. Guthrie,
now a most prominent medical
practitioner and specialist in men.
tai diseases, and Superintendent of
the West Virginia Asylum at
Huntington. this State.
After Judge Guthrie's marriage
he removed to Point Pleasant,
(Which place he has since made
his honey and in 1868 was elected
prosecuting attorney of Mason Co
In 1880 he was elected Judge of
the 7th.. Judicial Circuit and re-
elected twice sfterward, making
three terms of eight years each;
his last term would have expired
next December 31st.
Thus. in brief, is biographical
sketch of the honored Judge whose
death we chronicle and whose
memory will be revered by the
hundreds of personal friends who
became attached to him because of
his genial sooislity in private and
judicial learning and integrity on
the bench.
The members of the bar will
meet tomorrow morning at 81
O'Clock at the Court House to take
such actions upon Judge Guthrie's
death as may be deemed appro-
pirate for the occasion.
Funeral services will be held
at his late resid snce at 3 p. m :,
Thursday. Interment in Lone
Oak cemetery.
1tba Honpfy Hoorf hos or1araJ
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

The County Court has ordered
the fence surrounding the Court
House removed, and the grounds
will present a much better appear
anoe by this action of the court.
We are informed that the fence
will be used for enclosing the jail
yard and building.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
For Sale.

Having bought the Fields prop
erty on Main and Seventh Strests.
1 will sell five lots on the follow
ing terms:
Cash payment, az may be agreed,
balance in monthly payments, to
run FIVE years with, interest. Lib
ersl discount in price for cash.
Two lois front Sever Street,
40x82s feet Three -5ts mont
Main street, 27axlO0 feet to alley.
or larger if wished. Call ON s p.
Capehart, Point Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Carpets
Lace Curtains.

Remnants of wool carpets
containing from 5 yards to
173 yards to piece to close
out at very low price.
Odds and ends in Lace
Curtains at less than cost,
in one-half pairs and pairs
Cotton dresses and Cot,
ton dress skirts. colors fast
beautifully made-all &c
at Ito off.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
MISCELLANEOUS FRE1GHT
May be a Double Hanging Next
Month

Month
1t is possible that there may be
a double hanging occur in the PEN
itentiary on the evening of Sept.
9th. George Williams, the negro
rapist, may have company in his
descent through the trap door in
the person of John Hardgrove. the
condemned negro murderer from
Grafton, whose sixty day respite
expires on the above date.
1t is, however, the opinion of
those most likely to know whereof
they speak that hardgrove will get
a Communication of sentence to life
imprisonment. The execution of
John Mooney and Frank Friday,
nearly two years ago, was the only
double hanging that has taken
place at the penitentiary
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

The Point Pleasant
National Bank-The
N ew B ank-is II o W
open for business in
the Kisar block, Main
Street. Don't forget
the name.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

Friday, tesp of horses, driven
in fair hack, became frighten
ed at an engine crossing the rail
road bridge and started to run off
upsetting the hack. throwing the
occupants out, and ran into q
buggy driven by Miss Lizzie Zus-
pin and sister, Mrs Chas. Rayburn
of Heights; there were also in the
buggy two children. They were
thrown out and the buggy was
smashed to pieces, but all escaped
with slight injuries. Miss Vena
Thomas was one of the hack pass
engers. She was dragged on the
ground for some distance bruising
her painfully. She has been con-
fined to her bed ever, since.
While there was quite mix up of
teams for a while, it was fortunate
that no one was killed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

Col. E B. Thomas of the Phoe-
nix Hotel, of PIT. Pleasant, was in
the city Monday afternoon. Col
Thomas is certainly very pleas.
ant gentleman and he has the repu
tstion of being the best hotel clerk
in the Ohio Valley.-Gsllipolis
Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
MILLINERY.

Here you will find deep
cuts in prices. You will
be surprised to find how
cheap you can get a hat
ready to wear. The prices
are slaughtered. Wemust
clean up this line and the
prices will move them
quickly.
Come and get your share
of the many good things
offered throughout the store
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17

Fayette County Holds Her Rep.
Iu charge of the sheriff and &C
companied by number of guards,
nineteen prisoners sentenced TO
serve terms in the penitentiary
from Fayette county. are now
within the walls Of the Pen.
The terms of the prisoners vary
from one to ten years
AT the term of the Fayette coun-
tV court, just closed. Judge Ben
nett sentenced two justices of the
peace, Squire e. B. Hundiey and
Squire DeQuasie, to confinement
in the penitentisry for two years
and in the county Jail, respective
ly. They were charged with
embezzling county funds. 1t
Is reported that an appeal will
be taken in each CASE
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-08-17
Cost 30 Is mo- Whin Her.

VIM Jenkins, of Green town
ship, Gallia County, Ohio, was
was brought before Justice Thorn
as at Gallipolis, last week, charged
with assault on his wife. He plead
guilty and the city is now s12.75 to
the good.