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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12
FOLEYSHOllEY4mTAR
Cures coIds; Pr-sa0ts PBo1nnala
3ALTIMORE & OHIO q. r.
COHIO RIVER DIVIsION.)
rI.e rabr. In sasel May rs, 1904

Time Table In eaecr May I5. 1904
NORTH BOUND.
As a. m. New York Express.
Daily. For ParkersburK, Wheeling
Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washing
ton, Phtlanelphia, New York ano
all points North and East Rum
solid 70 Pittsburg. Parlor Car.
AS p. m Ohio Valley Express.
Daily Ex. For Parkersburg, Wheeling
sunday. Plttsburg, Buffalo, Baltimore
Washington, New York and all
points North and East Rams
solid 70 PittsburE. Parior Car.
500 D. m. Accom- odnfrf0n.
Daily Ex. For ParkerBburg, 8iGtersvflIe
sunday. and intermediate point
ACCOMMODATIONS.
$50 p m For Parkersburg and inter-
sunday only mediats points.
SOUTH BOUED.
I0:I2 a. M AccOmmo odaffon.
Daily For Huntington, Renova, Gin
etnnati and tnterInsdist points.
2.l5 D. M Ohio valley Express.
Daily TX. For Huntington, Kenova, Iron
Sunday. ton, Portsmouth, Cfncinnatf anC
all points South and West
PRrior Ca
s:ss p. m. Keaoya Express.
Daily For Kenova and intermedisG
W. @. JORDAN, Agent.
d. B. MARTIN, N. p. T., Baltimore. Nd.
@. ". ALLEN. T. p. Agt-, ParksrburE. .W.Va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12
Editor Visited Heaven .

An exchange tells the following
story:
"An editor who died of starva.
ton was being escorted to Heaven
by an angel who had been sent cut
for that purpose May look at
the other place before We ascend
to eternal happinessT Easily,
said the angel. So they went
below andskirmished around TAX
ing in the sights. The angel lost
sight of the editor and went around
hades to hunt him up. He was
found sitting by furnace, fan,
ming himself and gazing with rap,
ture on lot of people in the fire
There was a sign on the furnace
which said: Delinquent Subsori.
bers' Come said the angel, we
must be going You go on said
the editor. I'm not going, this il
Heaven enough for me" +"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

FOR sALE-About IsOf eet picket fence in
good condition Call on or address,
G. 7. BEALE. City.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12

It is rumored that the Car is to
send 100000 more men to the front.
The number is probably subject to
the same discount that holds in the
st. Petersburg reports of japanese
losses in the field Washington
Post.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12

The Rio Grsnde river has lately
changed it's course with the result
that several hundred thousands of
scres of land belonging to the
United States are now on the
south side of the river. The ques-
ton OF the status of the land it is
ssid, will probably be referred to
the international boundary oom-
mission of the two countries The
matter is, however, not likely to
occasion any trouble. except to tue
immediate owners of the land. who
may object to change of suzer,
ainty. The river is impartial in
its favors, and sometimes annexes
portions of Mexico to the United
States, and thus matters in the
long run are pretty we'll evened up
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12

D.B. MARTIN, N. p. T., Baltimore. Md.
Q. ". ALLEN, T. p. Agt, ParkersburE, W.Vl
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1904-10-12

s:Ss D. m. Keaoya Express
Daily For KenoYa and interuedfsI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
LIVE WIRES AND FIRE RISKS
Chances Of CONGREGATIONS, whsrs
Electricity Is Used to Any
Extent, Are Large.

In almost all telephone and telegraph
offices, and in many electric lighting
and railway plants located in regions
traversed by high-potential transmits
sion circuits. says 8. H. Bunnell, in the
Engineering Magazine. the chances Of
fire through the crossing Of low and high
voltage wires are SO great ~ to warrant
most careful investigation Of the SITE
uation by skilled engineer. This Is AM
outcome OF the rapid multiplication Of
power circuits throughout the country
In the development Of the long-distance
transmission of electrical energy Of poe
tentials ranging from 5000 to 10000
volts. Special overhead construction for
the prevention Of such crossings il now
being installed at many danger points.
but the work has hardly been begun q
yet. A high-tension Gross" on q low.
tension line may easily start dres &C
many widely scattered points, to say
nothing Of the risk to human life. Or
binary protective devices in the way Of
fuses, automatic cutouts and circuit
breakers are usually effective up to {, 900
volts, but beyond this potential the only
safe course appears to be the absolute
prevention Of any contact whatever be-
tween circuits which literally carry
chained lightning" and those Of lower
pressure. The latest rules of the ma
tional board of fire underwriters are sug-
gestive in detail as to how to avoid
these serious dangers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
HE SIMPLY CAN'T LET GO
Postmaster Of an Oklahoma Town fol
Fifteen Years Tries vainly Time
and Again to Resign.

Postmaster Hendrix, of Columbia,
Okla, a small town in Kingfisher coun-
ty. has difficult time in resigning his
position.
He was appointed by President Har-
rison when the territory was first
opened in 1889, and has held Office ever
since. not because he desired it, but
simply because nobody esse would take
the place. He has blended with the
government officials, hsd prominent
relatives intercede for him, and used
every resource to be removed from Of
flee or allowed to resign. but all to no
avail.
He is a cousin of e9.Congressman
Hendrix, Of New York, and Of Bishop
Hendrix, of the M. E. chulvh south. Both
Of these relatives have used their influ-
ence to secure the OklEhoma cousin
freedom from his official duties.
He believes that he dnust either sui
eide or embezzle the postal funds in or
der to lose his position.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
SHOOTING A sHARPsHooTER
Japanese Captain Uses coolnass and
Ingenuity in Bringing Cos T
sack to Earth.

Here is an interesting account Of the
GOODNESS and ingenuity with which .
Japanese captain put stop to the work
of Russian sharpshooter. who was en-.
gagged In a game at which more than
one could play. The captain was sit.
ting on a turned-up bucket taking his
morning meal. AS he threw back his
head drinking. whizz was heard. A
bullet sped by within half an inch OF
his face, directly across the eyes, and
took effect In a small tree behind him.
The captain rose quietly, and. taking Z
ramrod, stuck 1t in the ground 30 that
Its top would be in the space lately oc.
cupied by his nose; he then went behind
the tree and sighted from the bullet.
hole over the top of the rod, thus ascer-
tanning the direction taken by the ball
In its fight. Directly In this line rose
the top OF large tree, with great
sheets and streamers of moss hanging
dependent from its boughs. A moment
later six rifles spoke at the command Of
the Jap captain, and Cossack dropped
from the tree, clutching wildly At the
moss and branches as he fell Hts last
shot was fired.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
FIND FAMOUS MIDAS CREEK.
Nome Prospectors Think They Have
Discovered Stream from Which
Indians Secured Bis Nuggets.

Joe Oats and James H. Startsman,
well-known prospectofs. who have just
returned to Nome frcp tramp about
the Koyukuk district, claim they have
been to the much talked of Midas creek.
Several parties will leave for the stream
alleged to be the rich Midas ina few
days. and II the creek is as rich as re-
ported big stampede will follow.
Midas was discovered by Indians. The
natives showed bis nuggets they
claimed to have picked up along the
stream. Prospectors followed trail in
dictated by the Indians, but were never
able to locate any sNeam that yielded
more than colors. Oats and Starsman
are positive they found the stream
meant by the Indians, as its course and
general contour is closely similar to
their description. They prospected a
little and found fair indications. The
creek is said to be about 200 miles back
from the Yukon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
FoRTIFYINo PORT ARTHUR.
Work Done Mainly by Manual Labor
Coolies Paid Seven and Eight
/, Cents Day.

The work of fortifying was doas
mainly by manual labor, with as little
use Of machinery as possible. ALI the
dirt for the fills and the embankmeuta
and that removed from the cuts was
dug up by primitive Chinese shoyela.
and carried in baskets. two Of which
were suspended upon q pole balanced
over coolies shoulder, says the Chi.
cago Record-Herald. Instead Of usini
pumps to get the water out Of deprss.
sions, tightly woven baskets with a roma
at each end were skillfully swung BY twu,
stout men so as to carry water from ond
reservoir to another higher, whence In
the same manner 1t was lifted to an.
other, and so on to the required height.
So cheap was human labor that these
primitive methods were really the most
economical. seven or eight cents day
being considered high wages for coolie.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19

AS that little son of yours
sits mus1ng before the fire,
he has, no doubt, great hopes
of a brilliant future. Open a
Savings Bank account today
in his name; make a small de-
post each day or month; teach
him economy and the value of
a dollar, and you will turn his
dream of todcy into reality in
the future. A great many
boys and young men have
their savings accnunts with
us. They are learning the
lessons of thrift aud economy
and will be numbered among
the successful business men
of the near future. He wins
who.resolves and sticks to it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
ICE PLANT OPERATORS FEW
Scarcely One Engineer in Twenty Can
Fulall Requirements OF
the Position. !,

knowledge Of the operation Of arti.
fetal ice plants Is becoming q yalu.
able asset to the electrician who seeks
to advance to the position Of manager
OF lighting plant south of Mason and
Dtxon's line. On the authority Of one
capitalist 1t is easier to get 20 engineers
posted in electricity than one who can
operate an ice plant. He says the
value of cold storage plants and tho
necessity for their existence In thu
south are being slowly grasped and
these offer a still larger field for
growth and addition to both ice and
electric plants. The economy Of the
dual operation Of the two lines in one
plant is emphasized in this part of tho
country, where the long summer even
ings are spent out Of doors and little
burden placed on the lighting plant.
the power of which may be readily
used in the refrigerating plant. He
cites one case in which. with the addi.
ton of an oiler and fireman to the
regular force OF 300 XIV. alternating
plant, 100 tons of ice were added ia
the daily product.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
NEGRO POPULATION.
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS IS
SUED BY CENSUS BUREAU.
Over Nine Million Blacks in the United
States and Nearly Half of Them
Are Illiterate-Increase
in Marriages.

Al a result Of requests for information
from all over the country, the census Of
nee has issued bulletin on Negroes
In the United States" containing statis-
tics with regard to the extent, character
and condition of the negro population in
the several states of the union. The sum-
mary Of results given in the bulletin is
In part as follows:
The number Of negroes in the Unit
cd States dncluding Alaska, Hawaii
and Porto Rico) is 100000, perhaps a
larger number than is found in any other
country outside of Africa. Nearly nine
tenths Of the negroes in continental
United States are found in the southern
states. The largest numbers of negroes
living In compact masses are found In
certain urban counties, several of which
lie outside of the great cotton growing
states. The four, each having over U.s.
600, the District of Columbia; Shelby
county, Tenn, containing Memphis;
Baltimore City, Md, and Orleans parish,
La. coextensive with New Orleans.
THE district in which the proportion
OF negroes is greatest lies in the Missis-
sippt alluvial region along both banks
OF the lower Mississippi, where five
eighths Of the population is negro, the
maximum being in Issaquena county,
Miss, with more than Is negroes to each
white person. The center of the negro
population is in DeKalb county, Ala,
about four miles from the western
boundary of Georgia and 80 miles south
OF the southern boundary of Tennessee.
I'm the country districts as a whole
the negro males outnumber the negro
females slightly and in the cities the fe-
males outnumber the males decidedly.
This disassociatioa Of tho sexes between
city and country is far more marked
among the negroes thar among whites
and has Increased since 1890.
Among negroes 445 per cent. are illit-
crate. The percentage Of illiteracy has
decreased rapidly sinca 1890, when it
was Ell per cent. Illitcracy among ne
groes Is about seven times as common as
among whites and this ratio between the
races has not altered materially in the
last ten years. Illiteraey among south
ern negroes is about four times that
among southern whites. If the per cent.
Of illiterates should fall in each succeed
Ing ten years by as great an amount as
1t did between 1890 and 1850, an improb-
able assumption, it would reach zero
about 1910.
There was decided increase between
1890 and 1900 in the proportion of mar
riages among the negroes. This increase
Of early marriages was yet more marked
among southern whites Of both sexes
and was probably due to the great pros
perity of the country just before 1900.
There are nearly 1900, 200 negroes in
the United States engaged in gainful &C.
equations. These persons, who may be
called breadwinners, constitute 45.2 per
cent. of the total negro population, while
for the total white population the per
cent. is 1913 and for soushern whites
s4.2."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
Use of Music in Surgery.

Perhaps the strangest use to which,
music can be put is to stop the low Of
blQ0dufpom wound. A British armys'
doctor noticed that when wounded
soldier was taken to within an easy
hearing distance of music hemorrhaSa
was greatly reduced or stopped
Neither he nor others, who confirmed
his observations, could understand
how this phenomenon was brought
about. but 1t is now believed that the
vibration of the air produced by the
music causes the patient to become
faint, in which case the action of the
heart is so considerably lessened that
the overflow Of blood Ia reduced.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19

First and ahird Tuesday of ach Month.
The Chicago Great estern Railway
will sell Homeseekers Tickets at one
fare plus 50 90 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas. Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas. Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina. Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and
Wyoming. For further information
apply to any Great Western Agent,
or j. P. Elmer, g. P. A., Chicago, Ill
dec Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19

a01TVt0UJ WV HST gOtft0 Q<Qn1 N JTO1lt
of him.
night and tell her not to expect her
next day and. just as she was, let
that arrogant schoolmate Of her mother
see her possibilities as well dressed
woman?
It was all very foolish. very girlish,
but she did not care to be considered q
dowdy any more than she would accept
gratuitous contumely.
A maidservant was coerced, and, COW
cred with long cloak. the secretary
went forth on an errand prompted by
righteous indignation.
At about the same time Mrs. Van
Etylert was issuing from her maids
ministratons also in opera array. She
seldom courted music until late in the
evening, when, as she said, she reached
Wagners agony and soon had 1t over
She looked up as her secretary entered
the rosy room, whose shaded candles
cast most becoming light. Perhaps
she had never been SO scared in all her
life before. She had not expected
Amy, and the brilliancy Of the girls
eyes and the bloom on her face told her
that battle was imminent.
The secretary eased the clasp Of her
cloak-there was pulse in her throat
that hurt her. For when she stood in
the presence Of her mothers old friend
who had been Of such signal service to
her and noted that Mrs. Van stylert's
face now showed kindness and even
admiration her courage seemed to ebb
from her.
Mrs. Van stylert was the first to
speak.
II am so sorry. Amy, child" she said,
ITO bring you out at night. I wasn't
In earnest"
Not in earnest! At that the secre-
tary's courage flowed back again. Was
she to be made sport Of all around?
II came" she said. ito tell you to
look out FOR another secretary. I am
no longer In your employ"
Mrs. Van stylsrt regarded her IN
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency Invariably
precedes suicide and some thing has
been found that will prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely. At
the first thought of self destruction
take Electric Bitters. 1t being great
tonic and nervine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system. It's
also a great Stomach, Liver and Kid
guaranteed by p. A. Clemmer, Drug
gistS. f
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19

trembling in every limb. She had NO
intention Of going at o'clock in the
evening to do the work which she had
contracted to perform from to s In
the afternoon. And to be spoken to
like that before Tenn Harroway!
Al for Harroway, he was furious.
Upon my word. Mrs. Van Stylert,"
be said. "you have needlessly humili-
ated lady" and went hastily from
the house.
II he expected to see the secretary
outside he was doomed to disappoint.
ment, for when he reached the street
she was nowhere In sight.
Mrs. Van Stylert had her maid fetch
her q cup Of strong beef tea, she felt
80 used up,
Amy thinks I want him to marry
Charlotte! .And.s she said, Thereafter
shall sympathize with every scien-
tific experiment hear of. And human
nature u the same AZ 1t ever wasl
Hold thought What shall do when
Amy comes tomorrow, for of course
she will not come this evening? sup
pose I must chance it am growing
reckless. And Charlotte means to
marry the COUNT Didn't her mother
hint ~ much last nightr
Az for the secretary, she had some
thing to think about. And in the warn
and welt Of her thought was thread
Of satisfaction that young man had
seen the folly of being an idler and
was about to become useful member
Of society, It Is always satisfaction
to know that our theories receive sup
port. And, apropos of that young man,
what sort Of spirit did he think she
possessed when abe would put up with
such treatment as he had witnessed
Mrs. Van Stylert inflict upon her?
And suppose he was flirting with Miss
Templetonl She tossed her head.
She had promised the lady with
whom she boarded to go to the opera
that night. the lady having had two
tickets presented to her by friend
who was hastily called from the city
and could not use them.
The thought Of Harroway's possible
Irritation with Miss Templeton made
her feel that she should like to look
her best that evening. Her hair was
her first care, and she arranged it so
as to set on Its abundance and color.
"As though 1t would be in good taste
to wear 1t this way when I am attend
ing to businessv' she said loftily.
Next she donned white gown full
Of feeciness and rippling with ribbons.
She looked In the glass and was not dis
satisfied with the reflection.
It was then o'clock, and she sat
down and waited for the lady who
was to escort her to the opera. In
stead the lady had to 60 and tumble
down the back stairs and received such
Commissions and abrasions as made it
impossible for her to stir from the
house that night. OF course the secre-
tary could not 60 alone, SO she started
to take OF her fnery. All at once the
enormity Of Mrs. Van stylert's treat
ment Of her struck her more cruelty
than ever. Should she keep on accept
ing that lady's favors1 mot il had a
dozen mothers" she said, land she had
been to school with every one Of themw
She would inform Mrs. Van Stylert
tomorrow that she must decline to act
~ her secretary any longer.
Tomorrow 1t was not yet o'clock.
Mrs. Van Stylert had commanded her
p come to her at 8. Why not 60 to-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
ST. Louis Exnosition.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will allow ten day stop over at
Chicago on through tickets to the
Worlds Fair. Stop overs allowed at
Kansas City, on payment of 81, 90 fee.
For rates and other information ap
ply to any Great Western Agent, or ]
+. Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago, Ill. sep15
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
Arranging for the Tots.

313"u6216 1O1 TIC IUIS.
With a playroom attachment to the
department store and a checkroom for
babies established at the church, city
children will be provided for, says the
New York World. except in the minor
detail of places where the landlords will
let them live.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
TO Be Depended Upon,

Zone thing like about our new
man." said member Of the firm to his
partner. lis that he's reliable. You can
always tell what he is going to do
next"
"And what is that?"
Nothing. "-Tit-Bit
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
With One Accord,

There's no place like home" she war
bled;
As singer she wasn't bird;
And the audience agreeing with her, no
:, doubt,
Went home without word.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19
a q. N. VA.

Regular me- ting Cresco Lodge 1st
and 3rd Tues. each month, In o. al
ley's Hall. Visitors always welcome
e. B. WOODWARD, GEO. MILLER,
Recorder. M. w
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-04-22
Dot the Miners Dau<hter.

Was greeted by Il packed house
Tuesday night, every seat in the
opera house being taken and many
standing through the performance.
The play was the work of fourteen
amateurs. prominent young people of
the town, under the direction OF Miss
Mcguire, principal of the schools, and
the proceeds for the benefit of the
altar society of the Church. Those
who took part gave a highly creditable
account of themselves, their move
ments on the stage being character
lied by an ease and a not
often found IN amatuer presentations
AS is usual the case with home talent,
the play was more interesting than
that of the average, travelling combin.
alton and that more enjoyable.
The ladies of the Catholic church
served supper in Il Main street
building before and after the show,
The receipts of the play we're $3.50
and $500 was taken at the supper
table.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-04-22
FIFTY

All persons are hereby forbidden to
trespass on the following described
lands in Brule county: and the above
reward will be paid for the arrest and
and conviction of any party known to
trespass on these lands by running
stock on them or otherwise.
Wilbur lo2-67 = Northeast of 3,
southeast of 10, southwest of p, south
half of %. south half of "a, east half
of %. northwest of 26 and southeast
of 80.
Ttrey Lake, lol-67-North half of ,
Pleasant Grove, lol-6S-Northeast
Of 10.
Highland, 1e22:eS-West half Of ?
and northeast of 90.
Smith township, lo3-G9-Northeast
of % and northwest OF %.
j. B. Long can be seen for renting.
d. S. Farnham, Newton Center, Mass.