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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-30
Elizabeth,a Virtues.

A noble woman Elizabeth was not
The miracle of virtues and charms
depicted by courtiers and poets, il
it did exist at all, existed entirely
in their exuberant Imagination. She
could be indecently coarse and in
tolerably mean. She could lie with
unblushing effrontery. Her vanity
was inordinate. But voracious as
she was of flattery, it never misled
her She could appreciate in 9TH
ers the virtues she herself lacked
Behind the screen of capriciousness
an intellect was ever at work, as
cool and calculating as her grand,
fathers. as hard and resolute as he1
father'E--'England Under the Tu-
dorSs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-30
An Englishman who was tray,

An Englishman who was trave1-
ing in the west in the early days
fell in with long train of prairie
schooners. The leader of the cara
van, according to the Buffalo Com
mercial, announced that he and his
fellow emigrants were going to
found a town, having everything
that was needful and nothing that
was unnecessary. eve won't have
any waste" he said. f'There isn't a
person in our party who won't do
some important duty in the new
town." The Englishman pointed to
an old and feeble man, with a bent
back and long, thin, white beard.
EFBut that very old man there" he
said. "He can't possibly be of any
use to you, can he?" ooh, yes"
said the leader. eve open our new
cemetery with him."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-30

The man who undertakes to
fight the devil with FIRE should
dress in suit of asbestos.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-30

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
one case OF four quarts, price 800.
Other brands. prices as follows:
Mount Vernon Rye GO yrs old, 2 90
Old Barbee, per qt.,.......... 20
Gilded Age, per qt.,.......... 90
Golden Wedding, per qt.,.... 90
Cognac Brandy. Cline, per qt.,.. l 90
GuckenheimerP Pure Rye, per Of, %
Jas. z. Pepper, Sour Mash, per at 1 %
Continental rs
Montereal Malt Rye, per qt.,. 70
Maj. Paufs, per qt.,......... 70
strawberry Wine, Cline, per OF 10
st. Julien, per OF, -.......... 60
Port Wine, Best,) per qt.,.... 70
Port Wine, per qt., go
Sherry Wine, per qt.,... 60
CataWba Wine, per qt.,. rs
NUNS Extra Dry (Champagne,l 4 90
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-30

may %, Nv
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

many dealings with the Utes. He le.t
Washington for Wyoming last Friday
and was due Mt the camp yesterday.
The Tenth Cavalry Is now at Douglas
attending the State fair, and Gov
Brooks makes all urgent appeal for
an order to the troops to remove the
Indians. He says they are killing
stock and committing other depreda.
tons, and that the authorities of Con-
verse County, where the Indians arc
encamped, are entirely incapable of
dealing with the situation.
The commissioner of Indian affairs
has taken the position that MS the In-
dams are citizens, the national gov
ernment Is incompetent to act in tho
matter.
! Notwithstanding this opinion Act.
ing Secretary Ryan expresses the OPP
inion that the troops may be used,
but, as an alternative, he suggests
that an opinion he secured from the
Attorney General. The President has
not indicated what course he may di.
rect,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
"The One Woman"

Three of the acts of the new play
THE One Woman" are by Thomas
Dixon, Jr., are located in the Klon-
dixie gold fields and nothing but
scenes which would really and truly
give the Alaskan atmosphere would
suit the author of "'rhe Clansman."
at must he correct. Hamrick" he
was continually saying to his manag.
or for want to get not only players
but my audiences into this Klondike
atmosphere so thoroughly that the
picture before the eye will always
seem real"
Accordingly, MIR. Dixon dispatched
an expedition to the Klondike coun-
try which included p. Dodd Ackerson,
the well scenic artist; Charles Hay
man. the electrician of "The One WO-
man company and Heber Mac
Donald, the business manager. The
hunters after atmosphere and scenes
spent three weeks wandering about
the Alaskan. gold fields and returned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

amount of new equipments that has
ieen delivered within the last month
or two.
General Traffic Manager Dickson,
In discussing the situation yesterday,
said lie couldn't see where NIL the cars
went to. and that the demand was
most urgent.
During the day he was obliged to
turn down an urgent appeal for cars
To move grain from Buffalo to this
city.
The heavy traffic offering Is not
confined to any class but Is largely
what Is known MS general merchnn.
disc. The car situation Is expected
to be still further aggravated in n few
weeks, when the all-rail movement of
grain sets In.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

prison In Idaho, where they are incar-
cerated on the charge OF completely
In the murder last year of former
Gov. Steunenberg; Tearcy VS. Strana-
han, a revenue case, involving the
question as to whether the Isle OF
Pines Is Cuban or American territory,
and Wilson VS. the Secretary OF the
Treasury, all effort to enjoin the pay
ment of money on account OF the pur-
chase of the Panama Canal.
On account of tho resignation of
Justice Brown and the failure to fill
his place there will be one vacant seat
on the bench.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
WASHINGTON WANTS HOSPITAL
Commissioners Will Urge Congress to
Give 100000.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 90
According to statement made by
Commissioner mcfarland, the most
important legislation to be asked
from Congress this winter will be an
appropriation of about $1,000, 900 for
the establishment of n mammoth gen.
eral municipal hospital for the treat.
ment Of chronic diseases, which, he
points out, would take the place of the
makeshift between the Jail and the
workhouse, where sick convicts ut
present lie side by side with tho hon.
est poor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

success In the original version of the
play by Pierre Berton.
Berton's understanding of stage
methods is surpassed only by his COM
prehension of popular requirements IN
the drama. He knows what the stage
needs and he knows what it's audi.
ence demands. 1t Is said. however,
that, yielding to the taste OF our a,i-
diences-which is not invariably good
taste-Mr. Berton has changed the
ending of the play to bring down the
curtain in happiness.
The original declares that "Zaza'
after life of sin and vicissitudes, re-
turns to wickedness when she finds
that her god of love has feet of clay.
That Is an artistic and natural termi.
nation worthy of the French. Amer
lean audiences. require that the play
shall end felicitously, In order that
they may have an easy stomach for
supper.
Realizing this amiable weakness in
American people. Mr.. Berton has dc.
parted from the original French
scheme, and In this version Zaza per.
severes in virtue and sends us home
in Joyous humor over the knowledge
that she is going to nunnery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
$4,000 FOR a LIFE.
New York Railroad Company Settles
Without a Trial.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 29.-Jnstice
Kenefick granted PERMISSION to Mrs
Clara @. Sindccuse to accept 100000
from the Delaware &c Hudson Rail-
road Company in settlement of her
suit for damages for the death of her
husband. Frank A. Sindecuse, last
March rs the result of railway
wreck at Saratoga. The judges per.
mission was necessary because the
woman sued as administrators of her
husbands estate for the benefit of
herself and her only child, girl,
eight years old.
Under the circumstances, there was
no defense to the action, the only
question that Jury would be called
on to decide being how much the
award of damages was to be. AS MIR.
Slndecnse was young man under
large salary. the company expected
that the award would be very large
and consequently made the offer to
pay 100000 and have neither side run
the risks Of trial.
Mr.. Sindecuse was travelling sales.
man for the Cary Safe Company. He
lived with his wife and child in Buff
falo. While he; was passenger in
one of the company's. trims at Sara,
toga on March z. collision occurred
with another train, Mr.. sindecuse be.
ing so badly crushed that he died in
a hospital at Saratoga few hours Ia
ter.
: The case was on the calendar for
trial at the next term OF court. Mrs.
Sindecuse began the suit month af-
/ ter her husband was killed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
INDIAN SITUATION is ACUTE.
interior Department Awaits Report
on Ute Uprising.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. 90
The officials of tho interior depart
ment are anXiously awaiting tho re-
port, which is daily expected from
Indian Inspector Mclaughlin, who has
been dispatched to Wyoming to make
nm effort TO induce the 800 Ute IN
dians of Utah, now encamped nenr
Douglas, in the former State, to re-
turn to their homes.
Gov. Brooks has represented the sit.
uation as quito acute. anu Acting Sec.
rotary Ryan has recommended to the
President TINT troops he dispatched
to the vicinity of the encumpment
ami that the Indians he rounded up
ami escorted TO their homes in case
Inspector Mclaughlin fails to induce
the Indians to return without coor-
cion.
Inspector Mclaughlin has had
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
Wrestling Match.

AT the Academy next Friday night
Bonnie Jones, the local retired worlds
champion featherweight wrestler and
Jack Quinn, champion featherweight
of New England, will meet ON the mat
for a purse of 500.
Quinn Is nearer Bennie's build than
any wrestler seen In these parts In
many a day, and the sports expect to
see an interesting match. Both men
VIII weight in Mt something like 100
pounds. Jones is not quite so tall as
his opponent. but is heavier in the
body and shoulders.
Articles of agreement have been
signed for catch-as-catch.can match,
the man taking two ont of three falls
to be declared the winner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
COUNTERFEIT KIT OF 1864.
Secret Door In Venetian Ducal Palace
Reveals Ancient History.

Workmcn employed in the rostora-
tion of the ducal palace ut Venice dis.
covered few days ago secret door
In one of tho walls. which led to II
dark room In which was complete
countcrfcitinE outfit, Including molds.
melting pots. bottles of acids, Il fur.
mace outfit containing remains OF
burned charcoal aud many important
documents from which It has been
possible To write tho story OF the
c3unlcrfcltcrs.
The head Of the gang seems to have
been IL French soldier. John Rchol,
who was arrested In 1861 under the
charge OF countcrfclting tho coins of
the Venetian republic.
With him also was arrested priest
who practiced chemistry, and II deal
or IN arms who were subsequently 70.
leased.-Ncw York World.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

There are said to be many charm
Ing musical numbers, pretty dances,
delightful stage pictures and cnsem-
bic numbers, to say nothing of the
numerous new funny topical songs
and Tarodics SING by Mr.. Dunn In his
inimitaDle way.
Some of the biggest song hits are
"rhe Little Joker" "May l." "rhe
Widow" "'rerasita," "If Were Only
Taller" and The Fairest Flower in
Dixie"
The cast includes-Marie Glazicr,
Kitty Nelson. Jean Salisbury. Ann
Dale, Bessie Franklin. Henry Leone,
Gus Thomas, Oliver Holden, Louis
Christie and others.
Prices for this engagement 25, 35,
80 aud Use; S1.00 and $l.50. The adj
vance sale SO far has been the heav-
lest of the season. The management
requests all having seats laid away To
call for them before 6 u. IN. tomor.
row evening. otherwise he reserve the
right to place them on sale again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
attractions .Ht Che
Cbeatre CHS Week


mining outfits and the thousands and
the thousands ana one other eurlos
which will be used In the stage SGT.
tlngs the managcr-author decided the
money was we'll spent
Mac Donald made the acquaintance
of Knut Erickson, the well known
Alaskan guide while the party In
Dawson and engaged him to pilot the
tourists through the gold fields. AZ.
ter the Dixonites returned TO Daw-
son the guide presented Mac Donald
with the leader OF the dog train, an
ky" or wolf dog.
The dog, whose Christian name Is
Alex, returned TO New York with the
expedition and Is now the property of
Thomas Dixon III. So pleased was
the younger Dixon with the wolf dog
that he insisted his father write Il
part in "'rhe One Woman" for Aleck
So the dog was dramatiZed and n
thinking part inserted and ut all the
rehearsals Of the play Stage Director
Rose has never had To show Alex.
the dog actor, his cue but once.
The production of "'rhe One Wo.
man" appears at the Academy of Nh.
sic next Thursday night for single
performance. The sale of seats be.
gins ut the box office Tuesday morn.
ing ut 3 O'Clock. Prices will be 25
so and 75c; 800 and $l.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
REGULATE HOURS OF WORK.
Ohio Trainmen Must Rest After Ger.
tain Period of Labor.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 28.-Upon
an opinion rendered day or two ago
by Attorney General Ellis the Ohio
state railroad commission has signi-
fled its intention to proceed under
the law to regulate the hours of labor
of the men engaged In the operation
of the railroads of the state.
The law provides that when train
employee has worked fifteen consec,
utivc hours he must have at least
eight hours rest before again going
on duty. The law was enacted not
only in fairness to the men, but also
to protect tho lives and property in
tho care of the rallroad-men.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
ARTHUR DUNN. in "TAE LITTLE JOKER.

orado suit. involving jurisdiction over
the irrigation waters of the Arkansas
River; Barcclon vs Baker, involving
the question as to whether the Phil.
ippinc Commission has power TO s,is-
pend the writ Of habens corpus in tho
Philippines; Meyer Haywood and
Pettibone. officers of the Western
Federation of Miners, vs. Nichols. In
volvlng thoir right OF release from
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
Arthur Dunn Tomorrow.

"rhe Little JOKER" Il new musical
comedy by Herbert Hall Winsow, has
been chosen as this seasons star
ring vehicle for the clever comedian
Arthur Dunn, to- supplant his former
success "'rhc Runaways" in which he
was last seen here.
The Little JOKER" is said to he
diff<ent from any comedy seen in
recent years and to afford Mr. Dunn
remarkable possibilities for his fun
making.
The tirst act takes place at fish
ionable mountain resort in the Adj
rondacks where Punch Swift "'rhe
Little Joker" bursts in upon the
blase summer guests as a new arrival
from the European watering places.
He falls in love Immediately with n
charming girl whose father, now dead.
has bequeathed her legacy of ST..
100000 with the provision, curious as
1t may he, that she marry man at
least six feet in height This of
course is serious drawback for
Punch. who is really hut three feet
four inches tall, but he overcames
this difficulty by the aid of quack
doctor who has discovered chemical
which will bring about the desired
height. He, suddenly grows to the re-
quired height and is married at once.
The closing of the act shows the de.
parture OF the bride and bridegroom
on their honeymoon
Act second occurs at the summer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
Miss Montgomery in "zaza."

"Zaza," with Miss Mablc Montgom-
cry IN the title role. will be seen Mt
the Academy next Saturday matinee
and night.
''Zaza" Is considered by many to he
fine drama, we'll constructed, sharp
In character contrasts, thrilling In
climaXes and provided with q central
role In which the qualities of Mabe,
Montgomery are finely displayed.
This argument Is not prejudiced by
the critics, but is founded on the
twin facts that Nine. Reiane made a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
SUPREME COURT TO OPEN.
Chattanooga Lynehne Will Have
Hearing at Session, October 8.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 90
Many cases Of national Importance
VIII be considered at the next term
OF the Supreme Court of the United
States, which will open on Monday,
October 8, among which are the fol-
lowing:
The contempt proceeding against
certain citizens of Chattanooga, Tenn.
in connection with the lynching of a
negro prisoner In whose case the court
had take Jurisdiction; the Kansas Col
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
"The County chairman.D

THE County Chairman" comes hero
next week after several seasons of
phenomenal success. George AIDE
has succeeded in producing the play
That has long been desired. straight
comedy of absolute cleanliness and
devoid Of any suggestiveness too Of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
Turning of Another Worm.

Mrs. Vick-Senn-Tho idea of man
chewing gum! What would you think
of me If kept my jaws wagging con-.
tinually with a chunk of gum between
them?
Her Husband-That would be a
great deal better, my dear, than the
use you generally make of them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

home of Punch, where several people
pie have installed themselves think
Ing that Punch and his bride have
gone to Paris, but the sudden appear
ance of the bridal couple causes the
utmost dismay among the usurpers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
CAR FAMINE GROWS WORSE.
Pennsy Cannot Supply Equipment to
Move Grain from Buffalo.

PHILADELPHIA; Sent. Coon.
tinncd heavy traffic of all kinds ia
putting tho traffic and transportation
officials of tho Pennsylvania to their
wits ends to supply sufficient cars
for It's handling, despite the largo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30

to New York with enough stuff for
half dozen shows.
The little excursion to Alaska cost
Mr.. Dixon n bit over ten thousand dol.
lars, but when he saw the sketches,
the dog sledges, the moose hides,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
AT THE ACADEMY.

Monday Night-Arthur Dunn, In
"The Little JOKER"
Thursday Night-"The One Wo.
man." by Thomas Dixton, Jr.
Friday Notwithstanding Match
Jones VS.. Quinn.
Saturday, Mat.ee and Night
"zaza," with Miss Mabel Montgomery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
Naturally

There's a fellow who gives him.
self dead away every time he starts
talking"
you don't say. What's the trou.
ble?"
Gle makes his living by posing as
n deaf and dumb beggar. Phtladel.
phia Public Ledger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-30
ten depended upon for the humor Of
the modern comedy.
Had a premon,tIon.

Theatergoers must have Ind n pre-.
monition-"The Girl Patsy" was seen
by very small audience ut tho Aca-
DENY last night. No comment upon
t"e play will be made In these col
uinns. for what the company does for
the poor thing Is enough to excite pity.
even If ono had stayed long enough
to find out what 1t was all about.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1906-03-17
E HONOR GO
bernad0r en- Lares.
RseibiOssle ali con afsctuOsa cor
tesla.
De naestro corrssponsal. J

-.
Mario 14-Cuando Sc supo auuf que
aver 13 venfa este pueblo Il gohernador
Winthrop con 81 tesorero de Puerto Rico,
comisionado del interior senior Grahame Y
el jefe de d Fy12icfa insular Mr.. Hamill,
nuestra autoridad local pas6 aviao 4 los
vecinos de Ia jurisdiction invitandoIes &
que le acompafaran Z recibir q los viaje-
ros Ia hacienda "Ameriea'', de los seflo-
res Vilella, que Sc halla como una legua
distante de Ia poblaci6n en- el camino
que va de este pueblo Adjuntas.
a las tres de la tarde salio nuestro al
calde acompailado de un n6mero extTaor-
dinario de amigos para el lugar citado.
A POGO de haber llegado la "Am6ricao
los invitados lego el honorable goberna-
dor y dennis companeros ya mencionados
los que fueron recibidos con jdbiIo y entu-
siasmo Sc desmontaron permanecieron
ALI como media hora y despues de este in
tervalo siguieron viaje entrando & la po-
blaci6n las cinco dela tarde.
La gente Sc mostr6 6vida de conocer al
gobernador. Mas de mil almas lie espera-
ban en- el pueblo.
El gobernador y demaa compa1eros de
viaje se hospedaron en- la casa del connota-
do propietario don Pablo Vilella Pol.
A las nueve de la noche fufmos sorpren-
didos con Ia llegada de dos americanos
mas, siendo estos el honorable secretario
de Puerto Rico Mr.. Regis H. Post el
auditor.
La -colonia espalola de este pueblo con-
tribuy6 dar realce este heImoso acto,
pues unida los dennis acompaf6 4 los
apreciables viajeros desde Ia hacienda
America hasta Ell pueblo,
Ha llamado la atenci6n todo el pue-
bio Ia actitud de los republicanos de Lares
en- dicho aeto, pues han Bido censurados
por no haber querido nj un solo republi-
cano concurrir al acompafamiento
El alcalde senior Gonzalez no Sc flo en-
Ell color polftico al pasar aviso sus con-
vecinos sino que invite espanoles, repu-
blicanos, unionistas, obreros independent
tes.
Los republicanos siempre dicen que
estdn con el gobierno, 81 es asf 5pof que
no 10 demostraron en- este acto, siquiera
por deber de cortesfa?
Ellos blasonan de patriotas, pero no
saben mas que preconizar el absurdo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1906-03-17
Proposition del Official local.
(Seci6n del jueves del Ayeentamient,,,,

(Ssci6n deljateves del Ayaentamient,,)
Ell Official de Sanidad propone al AL
CRlde la conveniencia utilidad de forma-
liar el padr6n de vecinos de San Juan y
aus barrios, los efectos de estudiar las
causas q que obedece el considerable nj
nero de defunciones que vienen ocu-
rriendo, dandose Ell case de que en- algu-
nos puntos ;como Santurce, resulta una
mortalidad cerca del doble de la que tiene
Hefialada en- eI censo de 1899.
Enterado el Concejo del informe de
aquel funcionario del endoso del Alcalde
de Ia Ciudad que & 81 sc acompafla, acuer-
da Sc forme el padr6n de vecinos de San
Juan y sus barrios en- la forma ycondicio-
mes que ordene el Alcalde.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1906-03-17
AcuerdOs del AVuntamiento
ODE Ia sese6m del jueves)


El Ayuntamiento acord6 pase ala Co
mission de Teatro, el escrito en que don
Juan N Rossell6 representante de la
Companfa de Zarzuela que trabaja en- Ell
Parque Borinquen, solitisa SO acuerdo
que case de venir la Compaffa de Opera
Scognamiglio, Sc entienda hecha para des-
pu6s que 6sta Compaffa termine el mime
70 de representatives para que le ha sido
cedido gratis el Teatro, Ia concession que
la de Zarzuela Sc le tiene hecha, en- las
mismas condolences va acordadas, aeordan-
do ademas SO recomiende 4 aquella Conf
sion que la concession q Ia Compafiia
Scognamiglio gratis, debe entenderfe por
Ia Inauguration del edifcio; y que ain
cuando SO ceda el expresado edifcio al
solicitante pagando el arbitrio no solo
habra tener en- cuenta el n6mero de re-
presentaciones porque Sc ha cedido &
Scognamiglio, sino el tempo que esta ne
cesitare, 81 quisiere dar Representatives.
pagandolas.