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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

Many an author burns the mid
night oil in fruitIess attempt to
enlighten the world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
The STRANGE XVII.

In New Zealand is found lie
XVII, q strange bird of the ostrich
family. 0striches have two toes,
but the extinct moas had three toes,
SO also have the existing emus, casso-
varies and rheas, or South Ameri-
can ostrich.
The hwi, however, differs from
the other struthious birds in having
four toes. Further, the kiwi cannot
be said to be quite ostrich-lke, for
in size it is not larger than the or
binary barnyard fowl. 1t has a small
head, with a large and muscular
neck and a long, slender bill, with
the distinguishing feature that the
nostrils are placed close to its tip.
The legs are short, but the muscles
on the thighs are well developed,
and the feet are strong and powerful
and provided with sharp claws.
The XVII is a bird devoid of any
external trace of wings, and there is
no trace of tail visible, while it is
covered with long, narrow, hairlike
feathers, and on the fore part of the
head and sides of the face are strag-
Cling hairlike feelers. = Chicago
Chronicle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
When Hoops Began.

When were hoops sin" for the first
time? According to Strut, "trundling
the hoop is a pastime of uncertain or
lgin, but much in fashion at present.
QS0D. DR.. Murray's dictionary, Incl
dentally remarking that the original
hoop affected by boys was barrel
hoop, gives no English reference to II
earlier than 1902 But the hoop was
well known to ancient Greek and Ro-
man boys, who called 1t "trochus"
(wheeD. Their hoops were made Of
bronze, and representations of them on
gems show that they were driven by
little hook with wooden handle, very
like the modern boys hoop stick. This
was called by the Greeks "elater"
driver and by the Romans "clavis"
key. Sometimes the ancient hoop had
bells attached to it, and modern Lon
don may be glad to be spared at least
that exasperation.-London Chronicle.
A liquid cold relief with laxs-
tive principle which drives out TIN
cold through 3 oopious action al
the bowels, and a healing prinoiplt
which slingers in the throat and
stops the oough-thst is Kennedy'e
Laxative Cough Syrup Safe and
sure in it's action; pleasant to take;
and conforms to National Pure
Food and Drug Law Contains nc
opiates Sold by all druggists
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

just let this thought sorter sink
into your soul. The mummy amt
had no fun for more than 5000
years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

"Six years ago l learned vslu
able lesson" writes John Pleasant
of Magnolia, Ind Il then begar
taking DR. Kings New Life Pills
end the longer l take them tht
better l fnd them" They please
everybody Guaranteed at al
druggists 200
A drink orazed soldier. VIM
Huffman stabbed FIVE of his com
r4des in the Dayton Soldiers
Home, two of whom will die
IN. child was burned terribly
about the face. neck and chest
applied DR. Thomas Eolpctric Oh
The pain ceased and the ohio
Sank into restfnl sleep" MR.
Nancy NJ 81 nson, Hamburg, \
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
pearauce.

Don't use harsh physics The
reaction weakens the bowels, leads
to chronic constipation Get Doan't
Regulets They operate easily
the stomach, cure constipation
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

It's the highest standard OF
quality, natural tonic, cleanse.
your system, reddens the cheeks.
brightens the eyes. gives flavor
all you eat Hoillster's Rocky
Mountain Tea will do this for you
80 cents, Tea or Tablets A (
Van GiIdsr
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

VIM. Holoomb. of Ravenna, who
voted for John Quincy Adams for
President, died few days ago
He walked from Massachusetts, tc
Revenna in 1921, and lived there
ever since. He WAS in his 103 year
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17


The Green Cap of the Bankrupt.
There was law in force in France
for century or more that compelled
bankrupts to wear green caps. This
was done to prevent tradssmen from
being imposed upon by such as were
unable or unwilling to pay. Success
sive edicts enlarged the privileges of
bankruptcy, but they forfeited them
if they appeared in public without
green caps. II those who cannot OF
will not pay their debts were com.
PEELED to wear such caps at the present
day the streets Of most of our cities
would have rather q verdant appear.
ancs.
Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy Can't bear the
touch of your clothing Doan's
Ointment cures the most obstinate
cases Why suffer All druggists
sell it
Solved the Servant Problem.
Tired Housekeeper Gin employ
ment agency)-Oh, dearl 1 wonder
if there'll ever be any solution to
the servant girl problem.
Employment Agent Oh, yes,
mum. My wife solved it long ago.
"Well, well! How?"
"She got rid Of the hull gang an
did the work herself" New York
Weekly.
Piles of people have Piles Why
suffer from piles when you can use
DeWitt's Oarbolized Witch Hazel
Salve and get relief Nothing else
so good Beware of limitations Sc
that the name is stamped on each
box Sold by all dealers
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
A pisaus,ea ea,e.msn.

Henry sweetser many years ago
was a salesman for Joel Gold
thwaite, carpet dealer, of Boston.
One day he was called to show car
pets to a lady who had plans of all
the rooms of house for which she
wished to select suitable carpets.
Thinking it a chance for a good
sale, for two hours he showed car
pets, helping her with his judgment
to make a good choice for each
room, and, having decided on. the
carpets, he said, 'Now We will have
these cut of, and where shall we
send them2"
"Well," the lady said, "my hus-
band is looking at a lot, and if he
buys it we shall build this house,
and then We shall want the car
pets"
Mr.. Sweetser was too astonished
to speak, and she walked calmly
from the store after bidding him
- ~ArniDe-RoSton HoFaa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
DENTIST.

DIR, WILL H. ST oNE
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

A ds'nty ysupR dn1~ + B
Ayr
Aada a wager = si.d- ~ -
etsyT,
a. piupsd on rug
And come down wit. $50. uu-
Nd nav ha can'r eit ou n chagr.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17
All headaches go
When you grow wiser
And learn to use

An EARLY Riser"
DeWilt's Little Early Risers, safe
sure pills All dealers
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-17

feb IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
MORE ROADS INDICTED.
Several Carriers Will Be Tried for
Giving Rebates Contrary to Law.

New York, May 1.-Indictments
charging violation of the Elkine anti
rebating act were handed down by a
federal grand jury today against the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail-
road, the Ontario e Western Railroad,
the Chicago, Milwaukee e st. Paul
Railroad, and the Western Transit Co.
All the indictments contained several
counts. the largest number being
against the Ontario & Western, which
number 20 separate counts.
While the text of the indictment has
not been made public it is reported
that the charges are based upon pay
ments alleged to have been made by
the railroad companies to the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Go. The New
York Central g. Hudson River Rail-
road was indicted some time ago,
found guilty and fined heavily The
sugar company, which was also in
dictcd for accepting rebates from the
New York Central, entered a plea of
guilty and paid fine.
1t is expected that the cases of the
roads indicted today will be called for
trial within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

the cheaper building and said that the
plans Of Architect Stevens looked mora
like an apartment house or a shoe fac.
tory than an Opera house.
Hon. S. j. Walton stated that he
was in favor Of a $40, 900 building if II
was what the town wanted; if not he
was in favor Of paying more. Others
who made remarks favoring the more
expensive plans were DIR. ]. " Merrill
and Col. A. G. Blunt.
Edward y. Merrill after quite an ex-
haustive speech made motion that
the committee be authorized to en-
ploy Mr.. Taylor to furnish complete
plans and specifications Of the building
which he had designed ana which he
agreed was to be CONSTRUCTED of first
class materials and workmanship and
if the same We're not accepted BY the
town they We're not To pay for them
To this Mr.. Walton added an amend
ment that should the town not accept
Mr.. Taylor's plans that the committee
be authorized to erect such E building
as they saw fit at cost not to exceed
$4,000. Both this motion and the
amendment caused much discussion.
The first motion, that the
town adopt the plans submitted
by Mr.. Taylor" was defeated.
1t was then voted to accept the
report made by Mr.. Oak for the build
ing committee. The third article in
the warrant was then voted upon. 1t
read as follows: TO see if the town
will vote to authorize the selectmen to
hire, and the committee already chosen
to expend, the sum of $4,000 addition
al TO the $4,000 already authorized, in
erecting a municipal building on its
lot on Water street, upon the same
conditions as those pertaining to the
original amount heretofore voted" The
first vote by ayes and nays was doubt
ed as was the second by the raising Of
hands and it was necessary to poll the
house. The motion passed by a vote
of 107 to So.
There was considerable feeling
evinced throughout the meeting. Over
three and one-half hours were con-
sumed in discussion before the citizens
began voting. An attempt was made
to adjourn until next Saturday, but
the motion was lost after q heated
discussion and the polling of the house
by a vote of at least three to one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
SKOWHEGAN.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
Plans Discussed For Erection Of New
Municipal Building.

The special town meeting of the
purpose of hearing the report of the
building committee appointed at the
annual March meeting which was to
submit plans for a municipal building.
was held Monday afternoon i'll St.
Anthony hall. 1t was called to order
promptly at . O'Clock by George Simp-
son, town clerk, who read the call. L..
l.. Walton was then chosen moderator.
There were but two articles in the
warrant, the first being to receive the
report of the building committee and
to take such action as the town deem
ed necessary. On behalf of the COM
mittee of five the chairman, Joseph p.
Oak, made this report, which in
cluded the reading of a letter from the
architect in Portland, John Calvin
Stevens, who had submitted two
sketches and floor plans of what was
considered a building suitable to the
needs Of the town. One of these.
which the committee recommended,
would cost $55,000 and it was de-
scribed at length by Mr.. Oak.
The next speaker was S. w. Gould.
He was of the opinion that the COM
mittee had not fulfilled its duties, in
as much as the town had voted at the
March meeting to build q hall not to
cost over $4,000, and that the COM
mittee had submitted and recon-
mended plans for a building to cost
$4,000. He had secured plans for a
building which he said could be erected
at cost of $4,000 and had on the
stage plans of the same together with
a colored sketch of the building as it
would look when completed. The
architect who drew these plans, Will
liam Hart Taylor of Boston, was
present. also a contractor form Law
renee, Mass. Ernest r. Dick, whom,
it was stated, stood ready to give a
bond to the town that he would erect
it for $4,000.
Three other members of the building
committee. r. A. Sawyer, c. Z. Young
and Harvey B. Goodwin, also made
brief remarks, the former stating that
he was in favor of the plans submitted
by Mr. Taylor, and the two latter sid
ing with Mr.. Oak. The other member
of the committee, FIR. Lacroix, did not
speak.
L. F. Fairbrother spoke in favor Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

bureaus as seemingly provided by
the bill would undoubtedly be advan-
tageouS but the whole measure will be
PASSED upon at the national convention
Of the irish people which has been
Summoned to meet in Dublin on May
21st, and they ara on the ground and
know best their needs. Ireland will
trcn accept it or reject it-but if ac-
ccptcd it can only be as n step for
ward.
is is unfortunate that England
could not measure up at least 70 the
heights reached by Gladstone.
1t would be vastly better for England
if ireland occupied toward her the po-
sitiCn of Canada, Australia, the Cape
Colony or the Transvaal, as the denial
of the justice of Self-gOvernment Will
Only rekindle the fires OF Irish hatred
Throughout the world from every point
Of view, Il result to be deplOred.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
HOME RULE.
Government Presents Irish
Bill to Commons.
The Proposed Measure Is Very
Severely Criticized.
Irish Members are Dissatisfied and
Disappointed.

London, May THE government to-
day presented lis long awaited Irish
bill to the House OF Commons and the
country. This bill is designed To meet
the demands for Irish home rule. 1t
Was presented by the chief secretary
for Ireland, Mr.. Bilrell, to crowded
house. Prior to the appearance of this
measure. it was popularity termed a
"Deyolution bill' but today it is re
ferrrd to as the "lrish Council bill' o.
even the Irish bill"
Compared with the home rule bills
of 1886 ana 1906 the measure Of today
confcrs little self government upon
Ireland. merely giving To the council,
control of the eight departments now
managed by government boards. Tween
ty-foGr members Of the council
are 20 be appointed by the crown,
and while the lord lieutenant of Ireland
il given power to nullify its measures,
tie crown retains control Of five Of the
eight departments, including the con-
stabulary. The control of this branch
always las been thorn in the flesh
Of the Irish people.
1t is natural and quite to be expect
ed that this half way measure is Who'll
ly pleasing to no political party. The
Cni0niStS regard it as 4 step toward
home rule. They object to giving to
Ireland the management of many de-
partmcntS Of local affairs while the
Irish members Of the House of Com
mons retain the right to legislate in
similar affairs for England and Scot
land. They criticiSe also the plan ci
government by council through eight
committees as complicated and cum
bcrsome. The Radicals are disappoint-
ed that the measure falls so far short
of home rule and the Irish members
are even more disappointed with it.
The Irish leaders, however, are MAIN
tanning a diplomatic attitude until they
have time to study the provisions of
the bill and learn the sentiment of the
people. A Nationalist convention will
be held in Dublin soon to decide upon
the policy of the Irish party. The
LabOriteS will support the measure be-
cause they are all home. rulers.
10 prevent the first reading Of the
bill being deferred until tomorrow and
while Walter Hume Long was still
speaking, Mr. Birrell moved the clos
ure Then amid a great uproar and
protests and shouts of Gag" the clos
ure was carried by All votes to 121 and
the bill passed its first reading by 41f
votes to 121.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
THE FIRST ADVANCE.
National Secretary O'Callaghan Pleas
ed At Even So Much Gained.

Boston, May Accommodating upon the
introduction of the Irish bill in the House
Of Commons, John O'Callaghan. national
secretary Of the United Irish League of
America, said today:
"1hn cable dispatches thus far are in
sufficient on which to base an opinion as
The only thing apparent from its pro-
visions as yet described is that /. means
the downfall Of Dublin castle as an anti
Irish institution and as 4 stepping stone
to national self-government, that is of
course the first advance.
with Castle government, rs it is
known in ireland. destroyed complete
home rule, TO which this measure was
intended as n stepping stone, is assured.
John Redmond and rhe Irish party
can be safely trusted to make the meas
lre broader before it leaves the House
of Commons
with ireland given control OF her own
finances, The Irish opponents of home rule
will be. like Sampson, shorn OF their pow
ers. Tho measure is the entering wedge
towards what Irishmen demand and will
insist on
Mayor John f. Fitzgerald said Of the
measure:
II am glad to see increasing evidence
of the common sense Of the British gov
eminent. They might as well understand,
however. that the Irish people viii never
ne satisfied without the complete meas
ire on homo rule. The aspirations Of the
entire Irish race, no matter where that
race may dwell, are centered on this idea
and the Irish people will never cease
their cnGeavors until absolute home rule
is obtained"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
"BILL is DISAPPOINTING"
Is Comment of Pres. Ryan Of United
Irish League of America.

Philadelphia, May 7.-Michael ].
Ryan, national president of the United
Irish League of America, when shown
the cabled summary of the Irish bill
introduced in the House of Commons,
today, said:
The terms of the bill are disappoint-
ing and seem to be far removed" from
home rule. To intelligently discuss
the measure however, would require
full reading of it and an intimate
knowledge of the complex stem of gov
eminent which afFiicts Ireland. Her
civil affairs are now managed by g.
irresponsible and independent bureaus
many of them directed by sub-clerks
from London department offices, thus
making her as Lord Dufferin said, the
highest taxed and worst governed
land in the world
The concentration Of many of these
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
The Kidneys and the Skin.

In the spring, the kidneys have
much to do. If they are weak or
torpid, they will not do it well, anu
the skin will be pimply or biotchy.
That is telling the story in q le"
words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens am
stimulates the kidneys, cures aii
prevents pimples, blotches anu o.
cutaneous eruptions.
Dont's fail to take 1t.
Buy a bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Rev. Wilbur F. Berry, president Of
the Maine Wesleyan Seminary at
kent's Hill, will occupy the pulpit at
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning at the usual hour. He win
also address the evening meeting. The
regular pastor Of this church. Rev.
Fred A. Leitch, left Monday afternoon
for Chicago where he will finish the
work necessary in the Illinois Wesleyan
University for the degree of doctor OF
philosophy. He will return home next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Playse have
gone to Fairfield, where they will make
their home for the present. They have
been citizens of Skowhegan for "a
years and will leave behind many
friends who regret their departure. He
has sold his two houses to Dr.. w. 5.
Stinchfield. 1t is his intention later
to settle in Medfield, Mass, where his
son. DR.. Linn f. Playse, will practice
medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
Lessor CIukey.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
o'clock Monday afternoon at St.
Mary's Catholic church, the contract
ing parties being Ernest Lessor
and Mrs. Amanda Clukey. The
ceremony was performed by the aSsis-
tant priest. FIR. Trenchmontague. Mr..
and Mrs. Lessor will make their home
in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

James M. Steadman. president Of the
Steadman. Hawkes. Company of Port
land. returned to that city Tuesday
morning. While here he bought Of
Mrs. Alice Gledhill the off horse of the
pair of bays which she has owned Tor
some time and may later buy the 9TH
err While in town he was the guest
of John A. Moores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Willard 2. Paul, who had made his
home with his grandparents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Nathan Fowler, since the death
of his mother, left Tuesday for Dor
chester, Mass, to make his home Win
his father, Arthur II. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Rev. B. r. Merrill, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, went to Portland
Tuesday as a delegate to the meeting
of the Maine Missionary Society. ne
will also attend the Congregations
conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Mrs. Mary Webb and her son-in-laW,
Ira A. Norton, left Tuesday morning
for Boston. Mr.. Norton goes on DUST
ness and Mrs. Webb will visit het
brothers at their home in Brookline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
QUICK RELIEF
. For
Sudden Cramps

Morrill,, Me-, July 1e, 1906.
81 have used L. F. Bitters, and
recommend them as the best general
medicine ever tried. I always keep
them in the house for sudden
cramps" Yours truly,
Mrs. Ada Wilkins.
The danger and pain of sudden sick
ness may be prevented by always keep
ing bottle of 81. F." Atwood's Bitters
in the house. Csc. at druggists.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-19
OT EXACTLY, BUT MEBBEY YET

l; is raHored hat Miss Bette
Johnson me ingeu ue Ct the Howard
Dorset cJmpany, was receltly mar
RE. to True ECardL-an young theat-
zeal gentleman Of co.'s. GerabIe repu-
ia ion. She denies he impeachment
u, a~--its tLat some time in the near
future Sc may be will ng to be lei
to the altar by Inc ve-y sane gentle
A-al mentioned.
Fred Fairbanks claims to have dis
covered that Yerington is really the
ste CT the Garden OF Eden. One Of
the ,rees which bel disfgured is
still bearing fruit, and part of the
club used by Cain when he swatted
Abel is still in the possession Of one
of the Mason Valley families, said to
be Barney Reymers.
The Missouri house has passed the
anti-tipping bill, which, two years
ago, struck he country as joke. II
a legislator at S. a day cannot be
tipped with a pass he may, in simple
self defense, be compelled to protect
his small store Of cash from the in
gra ia DRY waiter and seductive whish
| broom.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-19
POWER PLANT
GONE
Situation In Reno Serious
Flood Threatened

DEMO. March lS--7he Tuckee river has reached high
~ est water mark in history. Since Saturday morning
the Vuer has rapidly risen and bridges all along the
stream have gone d0wn.
Az w2st bound trains arc being held here all it
may be several days before they wW be moued. Many
serious washouts haze occurred and Reno is in grave
danger Of flood. The water is nearly at the top Of the
Virginia street bridge and the easements along the ruer
are under fuc feet Of Uater
One man is reported drOWned and tUO others Who
liUe island in the rver are in grave danger as the
yater has oueowed the island and there are no means
! by Which they e22 be taken off.
The dam at Floriston has been bown up and al the
plants along the river uuder water
If the water continues to rise the busin2 section of
this city along the riuer wiU be under Water
The situation is extremely grave and the only hope
Of relief is that the heavy rains wN before the
danger point is reached.