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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
How Oil Saved tho Rock Road,.

II am busy day and night repairing
washouts In the rock roads because of
the heavy rains" Oscar Koehler, coun.
ty surveyor, said the other morning at
Kansas City. "Thcre is no doubt in
my mind that the oiling of the rock
roads Is great economy. There has
not been single washout in the roads
that were oiled. The oil serves to
pack the gravel so that 1t resists the
erosion Of the flood waters"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Stop earaohe in two minutes;
toothaohe or pain of burn or soald
in five minutes; hoarseneas in one
hour; muscleaohe two hours sore
throat in twelve hours-Df Thomas
Electric OIL, monarch over pain.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Ifyou haven't the time To ex
eroise regularity, D9su's Regulst'
will prevent constipation The.
induce mild, easy beautiful ac'
lion ofthe bowels without gripping
Ask your druggist for them 300.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Good Roads Movement Progressing.

Good Roads Movement Proore5sIng'
Postoftice department officials are
enthusiastic over the movement in
some Of the larger states OF the Union
for the Improvement OF the highways,
and 1t is claimed that the liberal ap.
proprlations for the rural free delivery
service have stimulated this move.
ment From information being re.
ceIvcd Mt the department. 1t Is believed
by the officials that highway improve.
ment Will he stimulated in alt the more
thIckly settled states as rapidly as the
rural delivery is extended. and one Of
the conditions for establishing n new
route Is that the roads must be In good
condition. 1t Is claimed also that the
service is enhancing greatly the value
OF farm property.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Digests What
You Eat
For sale by. all Druggists.
Flrst Greek Letter Society.

Kappa Alpha Theta was the first
Greek letter society in the United
States organized for women and was
founded at De PAW university. at
Greencastle, Ind, on January "a, 1870.
The Phi Beta Phi was first organized
at Monmouth. ILL.,. April. 1857, but was
known for a number of years as the
/. @. sorority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

The provisional government in Cuba
Is prepared to harvest the annual rev.
oluton crop With npatnaHS and dis
patch. 49, $50.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
VIII Lay Three orados Of orAvol Roads

VIII Lay Three Grades of oravol Roads.
In order TO get the greatest possible
benefits at the least possible expense
gravel roads In Grand Rapids. Mich.
Will hereafter be divided Into three
classcs--those designed to carry the
heaviest traffic for which gravel roads
nre considered rs suitable those OF
medium traffic and the little used roads
of the outlying districts. For these
streets three grades of gravel will be
used. varying IN the percentage of
stone which they carry and the care
with which the material is screened.
Thomas B. Reed used t. toll the
following:
1 never felt moro ashamed in
all my life than I did one day after
killing a bird. I never shot but
one bird in my life. I spent q
whole day doing that. 1t was a
sandpiper. l chased him for hours
up and down a millstream. When
at last I ported him and held him
up by one of his poor little legs I
asked small boy who had been
looking On what he thought Of it.
"Oh,A he replied, ri was only
thinking Of how big you arc and
how small The bird iS!". 3ostoD
Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
PLANK DITCH CLEANER.

Method of Construction and How to
Use II.
The dltcher or ditch cleaner Is con.
yenlent device for clearing bitches and
thus keeping road In good condition.
1t consists of a guide plank 2 inches by
10 inches by ~ feet and a moldboard
2 inches by 10 inches by 8 feet These
arc braced with n crosspiece three feet
long. as shown In the plan. The mold
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

1t has Deen suggested that the Pana.
ma canal diggers need Coney Island.
and lots Of New Workers. would like to
send them theirs "for keepa"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Notice Of First Meeting Q Creditors.
In The District Conrt of the United states
for the southern District of West virginia
IN IIANSRUpTCY.
F II !G R, @H.!SiIS! In nanknp.ey.

n HnnNTupt. q n. ~
TO the Creditors of n H. KlmberlIng, oil
Point Pleasant, In the County of Mason,
AMI district aforesaid; M
Notice is hereby given that on the 25tl day
oiluly, 1905. The said 4. II. RImberling was
duly ndIudicWtcd bnnkrupti and that the
the law office OF John l.. whluen, In tho
Court House inihe Town of Point pl3ntani
day of August, la0S, ut ten O'clock In tho
forenoon. nj which time the said creditors
may attend prove their claims, appoint q
snch' other business ms may properly como
before said meeting.
.t4s Referee in Bankruptcy.
Point Pleasant, WA. July 2ith, l0oS.
July 20-2w t5
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Lott in@Point Pleasant. bunch
of keye. Finder please return to
this othoe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
cured nay Fever and summer

Oureu HAY reteN
Cold.
A S Nusbaum. Batepyille. Ind.
w,it.s: Lac, year suffered for
hres nonths witha GUNNER GOLD
40 distressing that it intertered
Sith my business had many
1.-THE symptoms of hay fever, and
doors prescription did not
eioh my case. and took several
INC d,cines which see ned only to
,ggravste it Fortunately ! in
-i,ed upon having Foley's Honey
nd Tar. Il quickly cured me
dy wifs has since used FoIey's
Honey and Tar with the same
4uccess." Sid by all druggists
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Be careful about that little cough.
Get something right away; come
good, reliable remedy that will
move the bowels, Kennedy's Ltx,
alive Cough Syrup aots gently yes
promptly on the bowels aud alleys
Inflammation at the same time
II is pleasant to take and 1t lie es-
.peoially recommended for children,
as it tastes nearly as good as eugeI
or maple sugar Sold by all drug
gists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
NO IMPROVEMENT SHOWN.
Not Enough Concessions Are Made To
 Test Market.

New York, April 22.-The Iron Age will say tomorrow: There has been no improvement in the iron industry and the feeling of discourag cement is spreading. In those branches in which the majority of manufacturers are act ing in harmony the reports of moder- ate. concessions are being received with indifference since there is really not enough doing to seriously test the markets. Manufacturers point to the fact that in the lines in which there is an open market, for instance in bolts and nuts and in shafting, the low prices are not stimulating business and therefore nothing is to be gained as yet by any revision of prices
 In the central west and in the south the markets are a little weaker with iron available on the basis of $15 at furnace for No. in the central west, and of s11.50 in Birmingham. For the Chicago street roads there have been placed orders for 5000 tons of girder rails and 800 tons for guard rails, while Pittsburg reports a lot of 2200 tons for export. Steel billets are being of fered by merchants at a concession of about $1 per ton without tempting con- sumers. The plate trade is exceed ingly dull. The eastern bar iron man ufacturers have reaffirmed prices on the basis of s1.65 but merchants and jobbers are taking what orders there are at about S1.40.
 The tin plate industry continues the most active of all. 1t is estimated that the leading interests have S5 per cent and the independent mills 75 per cent of the capacity in operation. The mer- chant pipe trade is somewhat better.
 The copper market Is quite steady with electrolytic at $12.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
CONCERT PROVED
 MARKED SUCCESS
FOR BENEFIT
 OF UNITED CHARITIES DREW A
 LARGE AUDIENCE AT THE JEFF PERSON THEATRE LAST NIGHT.

The concert at the Jefferson theatre last night for the benefit of the United Chari- ties was a marked success. both finan- cially and artistcally. The house was well filed
 The concert was under the direction of MT. and Mrs. Gussen and the programme was made up entirely of local talent It was charming entertainment. The so- 1oists were Mir Friermood. baritone Mrs. Severin soprano; MT. Gussen. violin. and Mrs. Gussen, piano. There was a string orchestra of eight instruments-Mr. Gus sen, Mir Davidson. MT Kirsch, Mrs. Beggs. Mrs. Durham, MT. Chalifoux, MT. Klenk and Mir. Heblin. The tone quality was fine, and the ensemble was for the most part smooth.
 This was the programme:
 String orchestra. "Ases Death" and "Anita's Dance" from Peer Gynt, suite (Grleg) baritone (a) Trennung (Separa- tion) CReis); (bJ Love, I Have Won You" Gandon Ronald, Mir Glen o. Frier- mood
 Violin, Andante and Scherzo Caprice David), MT. William Gussen.
 Soprano (a) Flush, My Little One" (BeriguanD; (b) Lovely Spring (W. Coenen) Mrs. c. J. Severin.
 Piano, Romance from E. Minor Concer- to Chopin, Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen.
 Baritone "Vson Fair from Opera 'Herodiade" (MasseneD, Mr Glen o. Friermood.
 Violin, Air for the G string (Bach), MT. William Gussen
 Soprano, Waltz Song, Love in Spring time" (ArditD, Mrs. c. J. Severin.
 Piano, First movement of A Minor Con- certo (Grieg), Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen.
 MT. Frierwood rendered his song numbers in artistic style and with au- thoritative interpretation.
 Mrs. Severin was in perfect voice and her vocalization was admirable. Her middle register was rich and her high notes were clear and musical.
 MT. Gussen was at his best and his playing of the Baoh air was character ized by dignity of feeling and breadth of tone.
 Mrs. Gussen played like the artist she is, and in both her numbers re- vealed poetic insight, rare tempera- ment and sound classical training. She was accompanied by a second piano, in addition to the orch estra In her Chopin number Julian E. Dow played the second piano and in her Grieg number Miss Lulu Hawkins was the ac- companist. Mason & Hamlin pianos were used.
 All the artists received warm ap- plause hut responded to no encores. The audience seemed determined to force Mrs. Severin to sing again after her last number, but she acknowledged the demonstration only by lowing.
 The trouble with so many concerts given by local musicians is undue length. Nothing is more tiresome than a long drawn out programme. The en- tertainment last night lasted just one hour and a quarter; and consequently no one was wearied. On the other hand one or two more number would have been appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
P|G IRON MARKET /
 STILL VERY DULL
Demand Is Active For FiaiShed
 Products
PRICES ARE MAINTAINED
Manufacturers Have Not Yet Come To the Point Where They Are Will ing To Make Big Cuts To
 Get Business.

Cleveland. April 22.-( (Special.) )-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say: The demand for some kinds of finished products continues active. and it is noteworthy that for tin plate and wire goods. on which prices have been ab- selutely maintained, there is good sales, while the pig iron market, in which some very low quotations are being made, is very much depressed. Mill activity has increased in some places. The Steel corporation has blown in three furnaces and it is now operating close to 50 per cent of it's capacity All of the Edgar Thomas mills are in opera ton.
 Meetings of pig iron producers last week developed the fact that condi- tions prevailing in the eastern and southern sections are similar to those which have characterized the central west since early in February, that is a large majority of producers are will ing to maintain reasonable prices, but a very active minority is determined to follow any price to get an order policy. The leading producers are not yet will ing to return to the ruinous warfare methods which followed the panic of 1893, but many of them feel that the time may come when patience will cease to be a virtue. If any change of policy should be adopted it will be a radical one.
 The Eastern Pig Iron association de- cided against any reduction in prices, and similar sentiment prevailed at general meeting of pig iron producers, Among machine tool manufacturers or New England there is a general feel ing that conditions are improving. All of the independent bar iron mills in the Chica go district are now in opera ton. In the east bar iron manufac- turers have reaffirmed prices, but brokers are making concessions.
 The demand for wire products conC tinues active and the decline to the midsummer level promises to be slow. At a harmonious meeting of independ- ent sheet and tin plate manufacturers present prices were reaffirmed Con- ditions in the trade were reported very satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
Auueduct Results.

Aqueduct, N. Y, April 22.-Berry Maid, heavily played at 16 to B. easily won the Averne stakes of six furlongs at Aqueduet today. Cohort was an added starter and carrying 116 pounds was made to , favorite but after racing well up to the stretch he tired badly and finished fourth
 Bosom, quick breaker, went out 70 make the pace, followed by Berry Maid and Cohort, this order remained until well in the stretch, when Berry Maid went to the front and won by one and a half lengths. Bosom was second, two lengths before Halket. Summarizes:
 First race selling, six and a half fur longs-Chantilly, 115 (McCarthy), 4 to 1, won; Saylor, IA CKoerner), 6 to 1, second; Dennis Stafford, 92 (Francis), to ?, third. Time, 1:21 3-5
 Second race, steeplechase handicap, about two miles-*Rocket, 135 (Sampson), 8 to D. won; sim McGill 132 (M. Hender- son), to B. second; Veryane, 130 (Dupee), 12 to l, third Time, 4:23 4-5. Hampton stable entry.
 Third race the Averne stakes, six fur longs-Berry Maid, 1O3 (Musgrave), IS to 3, won Bosom, 105 (Notter), 13 to 5, sec ond; Halket, 106 (Shillin), to l, third. Time, 1:142-5.
 Fourth race, handicap, one mile-Zani- pan, Jo lMcCdIlny), o to 1, Wol, hiieHldH, 116 e. Burns) to 1, second; Jubilee, 113 (Shaw), to D. third. Time, 1:40
 Fifth race, selling, four and half fur longs-Madrlene, 107 (Musgrave) 8 to 5, won; Tom Reid, 106 co. Burns), ? to |, second Distract, 96 (Flynn), 50 to 1, third. Time ;56 1-5.
 Sixth race, sling. six furlongs-Mary Hall, 1o3 CN. Doyle), 5 to 1, won; George G. Hall, 97 (McCarthy), 8 to l, second; Lady Corirfne, 101 tMusgrave), 10 to l., third. Time, 1:16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
SHERIFF SHIPS
 CASE IS AGAIN UP


 Washington, April 22.-The case of Sheriff John F.. Shipp and number of other citizens of Chattanooga, Tenn, who are under prosecution by the supreme court of the United States for contempt on charge of participating in the lynch ing of negro named Ed Johnson, after that court had taken cognizance of his case, probably will be reopened for the taking of further testimony.
 The Attorney General has discovered two witnesses to the lynching who were not heard when testimony was being taken and today filed a motion in court for reopening the case, and the reap pointment of James D. Maher deputy clerk of the supreme court, as ,commis- sioner to hear witnesses. It is stated that two persons who have been found failed to appear at the previous hearing because of their fear that personal in jury would be done them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
ROOSEVELT'S SON
 IN BALLOON TRIP

Wilmington, Del, April 22-Balloon No. 10 of the signal corps of the United States army, which left Washington this after noon, landed at 5:15 this evening, one mile above Delaware City. The balloon was in charge of Capt. c. DeForest Chandler, and had as passengers Theodore Roosevlt Jr., Capt. Fitzhugh Lee and Capt. Robert o. Van Horne.
 The landing was made without accident. In a previous attempt to bring it to earth, several miles below Delaware City, the anchor caught in a tree and broke off. The balloon was permitted to float until hold was secured in large field, where the landing was made.
 The distance traversed by the balloon was 135 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
HarUdrd Captures Race
 From Annapolis CrezV

lead until the mile signal was passed when their stroke came down to 36. Har- yard held to her pace of 40 and this told.
 At the mile post the Navy stroke was raised notch or two and then went neck and neck for a quarter of mile after which the beef in the Cambridge shell began to tell. Gradually the visitors shell erept ahead and held the lead to the finish.
 On steamers, in row boats and all sorts of craft, Navy enthusiasts called first exultantly then pleadingly to their crew. On an excursion steamer were a hun dred or more members of the Harvard club of Baltimore, who pitted human voices against steam whistles to cheer their favorltes on to a well-earned vic- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
ATTEMPT TO KILL
 BRIBERY WITNESS
BOMB ExPLoDESN ON PORCH OF HOUSE, TEARING AWAY FRONT, AND BY A MIRACLE FIGURING ONLY ONE PERSON.

Oakland, Cal, April 22.-An evident at- tempt was made upon the life of J. L. Gallagher, one of the main witnesses for the prosecution in the San Francisco bribery cases, tonight, at the home of William H. Schenck, his brother-in-law, in East Oakland, when "a huge bomb placed on the porch exploded and tore away the whole front of the house.
 Gallagher was upstairs with his wife at the time and Schenck was in a rear room with his wife and four children, and Dr.. Guy Brown. All escaped but one boy who was hit in the neck by d flying missile. That no one was killed was little short of miracle. Gallagher s hat was pierced by splinter. The house was completely wrecked.
 Gallagher was member of the board of supervisors of San Francisco, who confessed to having received bribes He was chairman of the finance committee and according to his testimony, acted as intermediary between Abe Ruef and the members of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
Local Iron Market.

While the Birmingham iron market is active, it is known that at least two fur mace companies have sold considerable tonnage within the past few days; that is to say, considerable for these times. The Alabama Consolidated reports 1000 tons sold within the past six or seven days The largest contract was for l50O tons The Alabama Consolidated is op- eratine three of it's four furnaces, but it's yards are kept well celaned up.
 The Sloss-S Sheffield has closed a number of contracts recently-and it's April sales will amount to a very fair tonnage-more than it's make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23

Annapolis Md. April 22.-By not full half length of her spider-like shell the Navy this afternoon lost to Harvard's eight-oared crew one of the most inter- esting and spectacular races ever rowed over the two-mile course on Severn river. The time was:
 Harvard, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.
 Navy, 10 minutes, S2 seconds, about one minute slower than the record for the course.
 On account of the tide and wind, Har- ward chose to row up the Severn, and this the Navy agreed to- The Navy caught the water at the rate of F strokes to the minute, while her opponents rate was 4O The midshpmen jumped to the front and held quarter of a length
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
SITUATION IS CRITICAL.
President of Guatemala Is In Fear of
 Being Assassinated.

Panama, April 22.-A passenger on a steamer which arrived here yesterday from Guatemala informed the Associated Press that when he left few days pre- yiously the situation in Guatemala City was critical He said that President Ca brera rarely left his residence for fear of being asassinated. Inded, since the attempt on his life some months ago ne had been seen in public only once.
 President Cabrera, the Associated Press informant said seems to be greatly hated by powerful and indefatigable enemies who have sworn to kill him at any sacrl- free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
BANKERS OPPOSE
 YREELAND BILL

New York, April 22.-The currency com mission of the American Bankers associa- ton placed itself on record today as "un- qualifiedly opposed to the Vreeland bill, and to all other emergency measures based upon the unsound principles of bond-secured currency
 The commission issued a statement re- iterating that the association urges post ponement of the whole matter until after the presidential election and the entire subject be referred to a commission to be reported at the next Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
BISHOP CATERS
 HAS PASSED AWAY

Columbia, S.. C., April 22-Bishop Elli- son Capers of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of South Carolina, died at his home in this city at 2:3O D. m., today.
 Bishop Capers had been in feeble health for many months and for several days had been sinking gradually. This morn ing his physicians announced that he could not survive the da..
 Bishop Capers was 70 years of age and had presided over the diocese for many years.
 The funeral will be held from Trinity church, this city, Friday at noon Con federate veterans, visiting bishops and many clergy will act as escort of honor. Telegrams of condolence have come from all parts of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
l,loon Is Renominated.

Chattanooga, April @.-Congressman John A. Moon was renomlnated today unanimously by the democrats of the Third Tennessee district. The convention also selected D. N Hoston of Spencer and J. B. Mayfeld of Cleveland as dele gates to the democratic national conven- tion at Denver. They were instructed for William j. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
NOVEL FEATURE AT
 LEXINGTON RACES
Two Ladies Assist As Honorary
 Associate Judges
NO WIRES TO POOL ROOMS
Favorites Fare Badly at the Opening of the Lexington. Track-Berry Maid, Heavily Played, Wins
 Averne Stakes.

Lexington, Ky, April 22.-For the first time in history ladies occupied the judges stand here today. Mrs. John c. Teneyck of New York. granddaugh- ? ter of Gen. John C. Breckinridge, and Mrs. Henry Oliver, daughter of Gen. James F. Robinson. were by invitation of the board of directors, acting as honorary associate judges.
 This was out of courtesy to the mem ory of those two gentlement, who half a century ago were prominently con nected with the Kentucky Racing asso- citation. Pool room service was missing at the track and even all press re- ports were held up 20 minutes. Sum- maries:
 First race, five and half furlongs- Dainty Dime. III ~. Powers), 10 to l., won; Al Muller, 1O1 (Minder), to 5, second; Wool Sandals. Ill c. Lee), 30 to 1, third. Time. 1:0S.
 Second race, four furlongs-Ann Me- Gee, 112 (W. Ott), even, won; Inela, 1O7 (Minder), 8 to 1, second Char lotte Hamilton, 102 C. Burton), 10 to 1, third. Time, 0:49 95.
 Third race mile-Pinkola, 109 (Min- der), 1 to 5. won; Macias, 102 q. But ler), to 1, second Tom Kearney, 99 (Glasner), 30 to 1, third. Time, AZ 3-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Burns- dale, 1O9 (Pickens), 10 to l, won; Lady Anne 10 CW. Ott) to 5, second; Rus tie, 102 (F. Burton), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:14 45. f@
 20 fJr1On pc--Nnn low, 103 (Minder), 15 to 1, won; En- field, 106 (Pickens), 6 to 1, second; Roseburg II, 113 (Skirvin), to 1, third. Time, 0:49 1-5.
 Sixth race, mile-Beau Brummel 10S (J. Lee), to 5, won; Convolo, 112 CT. Butler), to l, second; Mortiboy, 109 (Pickens), to l, third. Time, 1:42.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
One More County Dry.

Chicago April 22.-One more Illinois county was added to the dry column by late returns from yesterdays local option election which were received today. Tn addition two more counties were found to have voted out the saloons in all but one village or town within their limits. The totally dry counties of the state now number 36.