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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

Keeping others from making
money seems to give some people
as much pleasure as making it
themselves.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

No sensible girl considers her.
self an angel just because come
young man happens to tell her she
is.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28
THE SPENCER
is now open and would be glad
to see all its old customers OF
Phoenix days. We are now
more able to take care of our
former friends than ever before.
Come in and see US.
HOMER SMITH,
Many ChfIdren are Niclxlv.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother q. ay. q nurse in ChIIdren's
hours, cures Feverishness, Headache-
stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders. and
Worms At all drugRfsts 25c
sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen s..
oimeSted' Leroy, N Y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

Fortunate is the girl who knows
more than to look pretty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28
won a Name OF Fame.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little pills, have been made
famous by their certain yet HARM
less and gentle sction upon the
bowels and liver. They have no
equal for biliousness, constipation,
etc. They do not weaken the stom
ach, grippe, or make you feel sick
Once used always preferred. They
strengthen. Sold by all druggists
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

When girl has pretty teeth it
is sign she will let everybody see
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

A powder for the feet. It cures Swollen
Sore, Hot. Gallons, Aching, Sweating Feet
Corns and BunnioDs. At all druggists and
shoe stores, sc. Ask today.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28
Liquor House
THE SPENCER.
Just ask any OF the bo, S a d
they will tell you that tee
place 70 get the Best Wins
Lriec Is or Hor,ar Co,;4l,,e

~
Drop In when IN town and look over
our stock and sample our goods. Be
low we quote you prices in some OF
our many brands.
One of our specialties Royal Rye
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens
Eo0f. Ease
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28
Dissolution Notice.

Sep 81
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

". Q. JORDAN, ARenl J
j. McC. MARTIN. mp H...FaTlsrnh1rHI Va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-28

$500 p. m. Konova Rxpress.
Daily For Ksnova and intermod ate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04

coming struggle, 1 fronted that scene below.
Through the rising haze of smoke I look
| ed down into angry faces, unkempt boards
ana prandlshed weapons. The baffied ras-
cans poured out upon us from both doors
crowding into the narrow space cursinrt
threatening, thirsting for revenge Yet
they We're seemingly leaderless, and the
1oiaest among them paused at the foot CT
the STAIRS Ihey had already felt our arms
| mad tested our steel, and knew well that
grim death awaited their advance
But they could not pause there long-the
ever increasing rush of those behind pressed
the earlier arrivals steadily forward Grim
necessity furnished courage naturally
hacking, and suddenly, giving vent TO n
ilerce shout they We're hurled upward seek
ing 10 crush US at whatever sacrifice NV
sheer force of numbers We met then, wifi
the point. i'll the good old Roman wav
III usthg nome remorselessly. fighting with
silent contempt for them which must have
peen mauCenlng. L even heard Brennan
iaugh as he pierced huge ruffian through
the shoulder and hurled him backward:
out at that moment l saw Craig knock
a .i a leveled gun and press his way to
the front OF the seething mass to assume
control His face was nfiamed his ewes
bloodshot; drink had changed him into =
very demon.
D-n We, Red told you not to flrer' he
yelled Come on, you dogs, You could
eat EN- up If We wasn't sch blamed cow
ards There's only two, and Wen hang
them YETI
long cavalry saber in hand while a dozen
OF the boldest followed him. Brennan
swung his sword high over head grasping
II with both hands for a death blow, even
as thrust directly at the fellows throat
ne uplifted blade struck the chain of the
hanging lamp, snapped at the hilt and los
ing ms balance the major plunged headlonr
INTO the ruck beneath. The downward fan
or his body swept the stairs
AS l stood there, painting and breathless,
d woman rushed downward. Believing She
would throw herself into that tangled mass
oei9 0 i instantly caught her to me. =,
Don t., l cried anxiously "You cannot
help him. For Gods sake go back wherc
you were"
ms 1t IS not that, she exclaimed. her voice
tnrllihg with excitement oh Cantain
wayne. DO you not hear the bugles?'
las; AS 10y magic those hateful faces vanished
disappearing by means of every opening
leading out from the hall, and when the
Sneerlhg piuecoats surged in through the
broken door l was yet standing there an
pafently alone but for the dead, leaning
weak ana breathless against the wall, my
arm about Edith Brennan
Go be continued Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04

God knows" was compelled to answer.
II saw him fronting the first rush when 1t
struck us. l think he went down, yet he
may not be seriously hurt"
She burst into tears. but l had no time to
comfort her. for at that moment the moh
discovering our direction OF escape jam
med both doorways and surgs>d forth howl
ing into the hall.
"Up!" l cried. forcing her forward. "Up
with you; quick
I paused scant second to pluck saber
from beside dead soldier on the floor, ami
then with spring up the intervening steps.
faced about at Brennan's side on the first
landing.
I'VE ought to leave our mark on those in
carnate devils here he said. grimly. WHIP
ing his red blade on the carpet.
Unless they reach the second story from
without. and take us in the rear" L an
swered. I'VE ought to hold back the whole
cowardly crew, SO long as they refuse To
fire.
1t was q scene to abide long with a man
a horrible nightmare, never to be forgotten.
Above us, protected somewhat by the alb
rupt curve of the wide staircase, crouchsd
the women. Two were sobbing, their heads
buried in their hands, but Maria and Mrs.
Brennan sat white of face and dry-eyed
caught one quick glance at the fair face
loved-my sweet lady of the north-think-
ing, indeed, IL might prove the last pn
earth, and know her eyes We're upon me.
Then, stronger of heart than ever for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
AT CHASE CITY.
horseback Riding is Being Enjoyed by
Pleasure Seekers,
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

"pecih correspondence of The Evening Star
CHASE CITY, Va, February 9. 1925
January has departed. and with il some
unpleasant weather, but the guests of the
MecAienburg are not only not taking flight.
put, on the contrary. they are increa sing
beyond expectations, and this month brings
promise of many more additions to the
numbers here. The ample indoor exercises
and the provisions for pleasure and enter
talnment are always fully enjoyed at any
time or month. The past week was one en-
Joyed more than usual by the ladies, who
We're frequently horseback riding. while
the roads were good and the weather invig-
Grating and bracing Miss Magruder
daughter of DR.. G. Lloyd Magruder of
washington, ID. G., who is here with her
iilother' is one of the young ladies who
take to the saddle with frnness and grace
for long rides
among the long-term guests still here for
TWO months or more are Miss Stella Perry
or Henderson, N. c.: Mrs. C. Terrell of
richmond, Va; Mr. and Mrs T. W. Nc
Creary and daughter of Put-in-Bay, Lake
Erie, ONO, while Mrs. Walter D. Simmons
or richmond and sons will spend long
Tune here Mrs. w. G. Curtis of San Fran
cisco. Cal; Mrs. A. H. Burton and Mrs. c.
"; Shlpman of Ely, Mimi, and Mrs. S. V.
Shipman of Chicago have formed most
agreeable party here for several weeks. Mr..
and Mrs. M. N. Morris of Indianapolis,
IND, are making longer stay here. bright
enlng the company lon every side. Mr..
Charles G. Ryan of Richmond figured in all
or the out and indoor pleasures of the place
while here.
Among the lately registered guests are
James ]. Hickey. e. C. Toon. l. N. Thomp-
son, II. Z. Weisinger, c. g. Ryan. @. w.
Westburg and Mrs. John Hart of Rich
mond; E. r. Gill; Louisville, KY; Annie E.
Chisholm, Boston, Mass; w. G. Fps, Black
stone, Va; Horace w. Smith, Bridgeport,
Conn; w. M. Hight! Iowa: G. 9. Rogers,
Creedmore. N. c.; J. B. Hoge Baltimore;
r. E. Vrechie and A. Lieberman, Philadel-
phta; c. s. Burgess, New York; B. w.
Young, Virginia; C. P. Rowland. Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
Prussia's Income Tax.

During the calendar year 1904 Ia 5ao
residents of Prussia paid into the national
treasury the sum of s45 ,512, 965 in the form
of an income tax, an increase of nearly
double both in the number of taxpayers
and in the amount Of the tax as compared
with the year 1902. United States Consul
General Guenther at Frankfort, who reports
this matter to the State Department saws
that the number of income taxpayers. in
elusive of the family, compared with the
total population of Prussia was 81 per
cent In 1904 against 1853 per cent in 1909
and 29.3 in 1896 He says that in the cities
the proportions were 47.6 40 and 37.3 per
cent respectively and in the rural districts
2s.T, Isl and 235 per cent respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04

turned and broken A dead soldier in gray
uniform lay in the center of the floor, his
iife-blood a dark stain upon the rich car
pet; man with coat off and blue shirt
ripped wide open, was leaning against the
further wall vainly endeavcring to stanch a
wound In his chest Brennan was upon one
knee near the central window. a smoking
gun In his hand, red welt showing ghast-
~ across his cheek. All this [ saw in a
single glance, and then. with the leap of a
panther, l was beside him, gazing out into
the morning mist. and firing as fast as
could handle my gun.
Through the shifting smoke clouds We
could see them advancing on a run--an
ugly, motley line, part blue, part gray, part
thing-yelling as they swept forward
like pack of Infatuated wolves. their fierce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
Had to Keep His Eyes Open.

From Success Magazine
There is an ancient mendicant. long known
TO those who go through Vesey street to he
North river ferries New York city. who has
Lately laid away his PITY the Blind" sign,
and his wheezy little organ, and now helps
pick up waste paper and fruit skins in the
pennsylvania railroad station. Jersey City.
HIS excuse is convincing. You see,'' lie
says, times got so hard just had TO keep
my eyes open to do any business at ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
Thomas and His 1nterrupters.
the Richmond Times. Dispatch.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Like other musicians, Theodore Thomas
could not tolerate any sort of Interruptions
during his performances, and on one occa-
sion In New York he administered a rebuke
to some of the society folk which was
never forgotten. During the performance
these persons had engaged in conversation,
much to the annoyance OF Mr.. Thomas and
the audience. By and by, In the midst of
one or his best numbers, he raped the
orchestra to silence. The musicians all
looked up in great surprise. and by their
looks asked for an explanation. when Mr..
Thomas replied: Excuse me, gentlemen.
but l fear that We are interrupting the
conversation 1t is related from that time
on Mr.. Thomas was never interrupted in
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
The Last Recourse.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
No work. said the man, gloomiIy and
not a thing in the house to eat. What shall
we DOR =
There is nothing for us to do" replied
his wife, but to take in boarders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
An Inherited Quality.
From Judge

F rom Judge.
Mike dhe cop)-Faith. an phwat an ould-
fashioned lid thot Isl
Katy (the nurse)-Shure. it is. An no
wondher that she is, fer some av her an
cistors lived nearly four hoonderd Years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
The Sanitary Instinct.

From the Baltimore American.
Modern Mother-"Why. child alive, what
are you taking off that dolly's clothes for?',
Modern Child-'I'm going to famine her
10 see II she's been vaccinated. I can't
have 'er spreadin, 'tagieu among my other
dolliea,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04
Private Property Availa BILE.


The report adds that a large amount of
private property would be made available
by such construction and therefore such
property should bear a portion Of the cost"
1t was recommended that in the event of
the passage of the bill the cost of the land
necessary for extending the streets shall he
assessed entirely against property benefited
and also that such portion of the cost OF
the work 90 the jury may decide is bene-
hcial 10 abqttng property be assessed
against such property.
On the side of the bridge project is the
Board of Trade and a number of citizens
and ladies of West Washington. The ladies
are taking an active part in the controversy
ana nave been instrumental in having sent
Ito Congress a petition signed by several
hundred of representative citizens fayorine
the building of bridge al O street The
PETITION states that among the good and
valid reasons why the erection Of such a
bridge should be authorized is that the
present crossings over Rock creek are IN
adequate for the increased demands for this
growing portion of Washington The few
existing bridges are largely taken I'D by
double tracks for car lines. leaving scant If
NOT unsafe passageway for vehicles and
pedestrians.
The present entrance to this charming
and picturesque part of our city," contin.
ues the petition, ARE out of keeping with
Its dignity and really deter its erowth load
ing as they do into our most unattractiye
The banks of Rock creek. I'm plain SIGHT
from our present bridges. are now used as
Il dumping place for all sorts of insanitarv
refuse, and bridge at @ street wouId he
the frst step toward preserving the nat
ural beauty of Rock Creek valley. II fbe
dumping were stopped and the disfieured
parts of the valley reclaimed by grass and
vines, the present unsightly cbasm separat-
ing Georgetown from Washington would he
transformed into healthful and bealltjfnl
breathing space.
Other Improvements.
"Other and more extended improvements
may some day be advisable, but we are all
agreed that our needs for this bridge are
immediate, and further delay In its con-
struetion viii be detriment to our growth
and the denial of real necessity--an at
tractiye entrance to the residence section
of Washington which viii afford to the CITY
proper much-needed unobstEucted drive
way. to Arlington and the Conduit road and
to us deeply needed and well-merited Inn
provement.
Georgetown is an integral part of WASH
lngton, legally and socially. Ii has a pom
ulation of $1,000 inhabitants For thirty-
four years 1t has been paying taxes at equal
rate with every part Of the city, and yet 1t
mas absolutely no. parks, no pleasure
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05

II never go against another mans
game" said Galloway, sides which.
it's immoral. See here, McMasters,
amt tonguey like you. You've been
argyin' ever sence we wus clOse-herd-
ed in here an when I've tried ter say
suthin' on Scotty's side O. the case
you've bellered me down, same's
you've bellered down the others. All
the same, l know Scctty didn't brand
that Half Circle A calf, an I'll stay
by that till there's skatin' carnival
on the brimstun lake.
The foreman's brows knit in an ugly
frown. Slowly and with his eyes fixed
threateningly on Galloway he began to
remove his coat. Then he rolled his
shirt sleeves above his brawny, hairy
elbows. Galloway turned pale.
Gents" said the foreman. "extry-
ordn'ry cases sometimes require ex-
tryordn'ry arguments. I'm goin' ter
argy this out with Sammy an | don't
want none O. you mixin in the debate.
You might as we'll turn your faces to
the wall You can hear the points |
make jest as we'll"
One by one the ten turned their
chairs about. laughing and joking as
they did so, but obviously in unwhole-
some fear of the knotty fists OF the
ferocious McMasters.
Better own up Pills right Sam
N.Y." called one.
81 come from Missouri" drawled
Galloway. rather TREMENDOUSLY.
A sudden crash succeeded, then a
volley of profanity from the foreman
of the jury, and the noise of lively
scuffle. Another and louder crash
indicated that the table had over
turned. The jurymen writhed in their
chairs A bang and sound Of rend'
ing wood 1t was too much for flesh
and blood to bear. The ten jurors
turned as one man in time to see Nc
! Masters go down heavily before a
blow from chair leg welded by the
insignificant Galloway.
With a bound the obstinate jurymar
was on top of his antagonist plying
the improvised cudgel about his heao
and defensive arms in frenzy of feal
lest lie might arise.
Let up. you little devil" shouted
McMasters. Let up! I've hat
enough. l tell yOu!"
What do you think O. the case
now?" demanded Galloway. bringing
down the chair leg with undated en-
ergy.
Let up" roared McMasters.
Don't you think there's reason
able doubt about Scotty brand:n' tina
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05
Shouting Their Praises.

Kirkland, ILL.,, Jan. 2nd.-(Special)
Cured of the terrible Rheumatic
pains that made him cripple for
years, Mr.. Richard R. Greenhon, an
old and respected resident of this
place, is shouting the praises of the
remedy that cured him, Dodd's Kid
ney Pills.
81 had the rheumatism in my left
limb so that l could not walk over ten
to fifteen rods at time. and that by
the use of two canes" Mr.. Greenhon
says. 81 would have to sit or lie
down on the ground when | was out
trying to walk and the sweat would
run down my face, with so much pain.
I could not sleep at night for about
five or six weeks.
81 tried different doctors medicines.
but they were all no good. Then
sent for Dodd's Kidney Pills and
almost from the first they brought
relief. BY the time had taken four
teen boxes of them my rheumatism
was all gone and I can truly say l
feel better than l have in the last
twenty-five years.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05
StickIed for Etiquette.

Regular army officers say that vol
uEteers are a trifle deficient in mat
ters of military etiquette. AS illustra
tive of their weakness in this respect,
Major General Corbin tells an ANUS
ing story of young lieutenant Of
militia who accompanied his fellow
volunteers to the war game at Ma
nassas recently.
1t appears that the young volunteer
officer in question was conversing
with regular army officers near Gen.
Corbin's tent, when Gen. Grant and
his staff passed. The regular officers
arose and saluted, but the volunteer
lieutenant sat still.
THAT was Gen. Grant" said one of
the regulars to the lieutenant. why
didn't you salute him."
"Oh," responded the volunteer. non.
chalantly, 1--WE only been here a few
days and we haven't been introduc
ed. "-Colliers.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05
there's doubt, all right. Now quit. +"

there's doubt, all right Now quit"
Galloway suffered him to rise.
.aThat's all right them he remarked.
drawing the tattered remnants of his
shirt about him, with one hand. but
retaining his weapon in the other
Now, fellers," he continued. turning
with a new air of authority to his
brethren. "straighten up that table an
we'll proceed ter take another ballot"
The command was executed in an
awkward silence, that was broken by
loud knocking at the locked door.
What are you men playin' at in
there?" demanded the voice of Al
Williams. the sheriff's deputy. Are
you comm to disagreement or try.
in who can jump the farthest?'
1t was McMasters who answered
"We'll call you when we want you, AL"
he said gruff1y. I'VE don't want you
now" Then as the deputy's football
died away on the stair he added.
What's took place in this yer jury
room don't go out O. this jury room:
that's your oaths. What l want to
know is if them caths is going to be
KEEP"
IS fairs I'm concerned" said Cal.
loway. Il guess the rest is goin' to
keep ther mouths shut. Our deliber-
atoms is to be KEEP secret, the Judge
said. Only" he added, with look
at McMasters, I'm countin' on two
votes for acquittal."
Five minutes later the jury filed into
the court room, where Scotty Bur.
rows, in the custody of the sheriff.
was gripping his chair arms with
whitened knuckles and glancing nerv.
ously at his wife, who, pale and wide
eyed, clasped her baby to her bosom
and painted as the Judge looked over
his spectacles at the foreman.
Are you agreed upon your YER
dict?" asked the Judge.
I'VE are" answered the jury's fore
man. I'VE find the prisoner, Scotty
Burrows. not guilty"
"Oh, God bless you!" cried Scotty s
wife.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05
Calumet
Baking
Powder
JUDGE DEFINES A "wIDow."
Asserts That Term Admits Of Several
Constructions,
Perfect In quality.
Moderate In price.

Asserts That Term Admits Of Several
Constructions.
"An income of 50 a week-and no,
able to do much of anything land
you think you can take care of little
girl who isn't your own-but what
about that income-how does it come
to you?" queried Judge Mack. while
Investigating the dependency of Katie
Berhall.
THE income?" repeated Mrs. Nei-
bergerhein, the woman in the case.
see-my husband
gives me 81 week"
Whereupon Officer William Stein, OF
the Children's Aid society, interposed:
your honor, this woman told me
she was widow"
His honor leaned forward and stern
ly said:
"How's this? The officer says you
told him you were widow and YOU
please, your honor, am widow,
Mrs Nsibergerhein interrupted. Its
grass isn't it-a grass widow widow
that's what I am, Judge. He didn't
ask me what kind, your honor
The court smiled.
"Yes-y-e-s-there's difference ana.
a distinction in widowsy," ruled his
honor-"and all are widows. Well
have to admit that-y-e-s."
That's one on me-" confessed Off
GER Stexl, and tip for future use. -
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1905-01-05
Poetry and Prose,

The ablest writer's in England have
revived the Walt Whitman cOntrover.
sy. Several of them assert he was
beyond question the ablest man
America has produced" Able thinker
he was, versatile as versifier. prodi.
gious as philanthropist. knowing as
a student of woman and Bohemian to
the marrow Of his bones. Personally
Whitman was lovable character.
knew him intimately twelve years and
was pallbearer at his grave. but few
names like Hawthorne, Holmes, Low
ell and. last but not least. George Ar
mold find a warmer place in my heart.
And, seriously. was anything ever said
in verse that couldn't have been bet
ter told in prose? A few skeptics, like
the writer. doubt it.