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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Sure Proof.

When France and Germany were
at war an Engishman was arrested
by the French and accused of being
a German spy. a letter dated "Ber-
lin" and signed by his mother was
found upon him. BE was tried by
drumhead court martial and con-
demned to be shot.
On the way to the place of e1ecu-
ton he said that he had left some
thing behind and insisted on going
back for it.
You can't go back" vas the re-
ply. you are about to be shot"
Il can't help that" said he 81
have left something, and I must
get It"
-EWhat have you left?"
AMy umbrella"
That settled it BE was released.
No one but an Englishman, said his
captors, could be such thorough
going imbecile as that.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
THE YOUNG GAMBLER.
Sc Had an Even Chance, but Fate
Was Against Him.

I remember one handsome young
fellow whom used to meet occa-
sionally on the staircase who cap
tured my youthful fancy. l met him
only at midday, as be did not rise
till late, and this fact, with a GER
tain scrupulous elegance and neat
ness in his dress, ought to have
made me suspect that he was a
gambler. In my inexperience it
only invested him with a certain ro-
mantle mystery.
One morning as l WIS going out
to my very early breakfast at a
cheap Italian cafe on Long wharf
l was surprised to find him also de-
scending the staircase. He was
scrupulously dressed even at that
early hour, but l was struck by the
fact that he was all IN black, and
his slight figure, buttoned TO the
throat in tightly fitting frock coat,
gave, I fancied, a singular melan-
choly to his pale southern face.
Nevertheless he greeted me with
more than his usual serene cordial
ity, and remembered that he look
ed up with a half puzzled. half
amused expression at the rosy morn
ing sky as he walked few steps
with me down the deserted street.
I could not help saying that 1 was
astonished to see him up so early,
and he admitted that it was a break
in his usual habits, but added, with
smiling significance l afterward
remembered, that it was IAN even
chance if he did it again"
AS we neared the street corner a
man in a buggy drove up inpatient
ly. In spite of the drivers evident
haste my handsome acquaintance
got in leisurely and, lifting his CLOS
sy hat to me with a pleasant smile,
was driven away. l have a very
lasting recollection of his face and
figure as the buggy disappeared
down the empty street. never saw
him again. 1t was not until a week
later that I knew that an hour
after he left me that morning he
was lying dead in a little hollow be-
hind the Mission Dolores, shot
through the heart in a duel for
which he had arisen so early.-Bret
Harte's ''Under the Redwoods."
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
IMPROVE SERVICE
BROIER SLEEPER WILL Be INSTALLED
on OHIO RIVERDIWa0EATElRLY
DATE.

In utter disregard of the reports
concerning the change of service on
the Ohio River division the Pullman
Car Co., has been instructed to
change as quickly as possible the buff
fet sleeper now running between
Pittsburg and Charleston to broiler
sleepers which will greatly improve
the accommodations on the new
trains recently installed.
This information is from an Official
source and it is also learned from the
same source that there is at present
under construction cafe parlor cars
which will service equivalent to din
ing service which will be placed on
the Ohio Valley express during the
summer of 1910 on trains 7o9 and
716, which change may probably be
made Nth the new spring schedule.
There is no likelihood, it is learned
of placing sixteen section sleepers,
as has been reported in some quart
ers, but as soon as the business will
justify it an additional sleeper or
sleepers will be put on to take care
of the business. BY giving sufficient
notice in application made in advance
an extra car will be put on.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Strongly lntrenehea.

a fellow whose appearance war
ranted the belief that he had quar-
relied with soap and water some
years ago applied for a position as
porter with a large concern where
help was badly needed. The man
ager looked him over doubtfuny.
Finally he handed him dollar.
go uptown and take a BATH" he
told him. "Then come back and
maybe III be able to take you on"
The fellow started for the door.
'And, oh, by the way" the man
ager called after him, of there's
any change left take another bath"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
SACRIFICED LIFE FOR CHILD.

Huntington, W. Va. Dec. 90
While endeayoring torescue her child,
whose clothing had caught fire from
an open CRATE, Mrs. Ira MoberIy was
fatally burned, her clothes catching
fire from the flames that leaped from
her little ones garments. The child
was not seriously burned, but the
mother will die.
She was literally cooked from her
neck toher knees, the flesh falling of
in places. The accident occurred in
their apartments in the Continental
hotel.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
A COLUMBUS STATUE.
The Story Of Brass Founders Trans.
formation of eambrinus.

The Story Of = Brass Founders Trans.
formation of eambrinus.
a story is told of brass founder
Who was one day visited by a friend
acting as agent for one Of the cities
OF Central America. The agent
asked what it would cost to cast
statue of Christopher Columbus for
the public square Of the city. The
amount was far in excess of the
sum which the man had at his dis
posal. he was about leaving in de-
spair Of being able to secure the
statue when the brass founder said:
Come back in the junk yard and
let US see what can be found there"
He went back, and the brass
founder showed him a colossal
statue Of Gambrinus, recently re-
moved from the front Of a large
brewing establishment. Under his
Ieet rested a beer keg, in his hand
Eas a large and Overlooking schoon-
"a, his beard vas long and shaggy,
and about his brow was wreathed
a garland of barley and hops.
NWhy, this win never do" said
the commission merchant. 81 want
q statue of Columbus"
<FWait until I have touched this
one up. Come back in about a week
and see what you think of it. If it
suits you, you can have it for the
amount you have at your disposal
As soon as the visitor had gone
the brass founder set two men at
work on the figure of Gdmbrinus.
They removed the beer keg from
under his right foot and placed
there an anchor and coil Of rope,
from his hand they removed the
goblet and substituted globe, with
the continents traced on it; from
his brow they took the wreath of
barley and hops and substituted a
wreath of laurel and then proceeded
to trim up his whiskers. The finish
ing touch consisted in putting at
the base of the statue ~Cristoforo
Colombo"
When the commission merchant
came he was delighted with the fig
ure and purchasing it, shipped it to
the Central American city, where
It adorns the public square and is
looked upon with veneration by the
citizens of that town.-New York
Times.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
GLENWOOD.

VIM. Meadows gave possession
of his store to Henry Jenkins the
first of the year.
R. E. Davis and Chas. Wise made
business trip down on the run one
night last week.
We wish to congratulate the peo-
pie of the Starkey Literary Society
on their work, both for themselves
and for their country.
The Upland, Frazier's Bottom and
Glenwood Telephone Co., called
their interested-members together
the first of the year so to elect of
fcers and do other-business.
Walter Edwards, of Huntington,
is visiting his father, Riley Edwards,
near Beech Grove, with family.
R. E. Davis is making new ac-
quaintances at Palestine. 1t is ru-
mored that he will make frequent
calls.
We all should make this year a
year of solid work for the hereafter.
The tobacco growers of this place
is working like mice making hog
sets and shipping their tobacco to
Richmond, where they will make
any where from 8 to 5 cents on the
pound clear of shipping expenses.
The truant officer of this locality
seems to have good many calls
from the teachers of this district.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
The Anomalies Of Taste.

a weak, delicate woman was
wheeled in an invaid's chair to the
book department.
E'The latest big, burly novel for
men with red blood in their veins,
please!" quoth she in voice that
was scarce above a whisper.
Just then a powerful, broad chest
ed man with a red neck stamped in.
q want a story in the lavender
and lace style, with a tender love
thread-in short, something sweet"
he rodred.
But neither need have spoken.
At sight of them the clerks knew
what they were after.-Puck.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Plain Terms.

Dorothy, the small daughter Of a
busy farmer, had gone out to help
her sister keep large herd of cat
tie from a cornfeld adjoining the
meadow. Shortly before dinner she
came into the house flushed and e1-
cited.
ooh, mamma" she exclaimed
breathlessly, q got so mad at that
old COW that l Just swore at her!w
"Why, Dorothy said the shocked
mother, you shouldn't have done
that. What did you saw"
q called her an old brutetr'-
mans Home Companion.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Amelia Knew Her Business.

Amelia was all sweet, nice and
nervous, and she said to her sweet
heart:
'eYou have been so old a friend
I want to tell you something. l
am" and she blushed, 81 am going
to be married."
'Waitr' he cried hoarsely. "Be-
fore you go further hear me. l
must say it, though 1 have no right
now, but 1 viii have less right later.
I love you. I adore you I have
loved you since we were children
together. I do not see how l can
live and see you the wife of anoth-
er. But at least you will know
that l have loved you all these
years, and when you hear the wind
sigh over my distant grave-of
course that is nonsense
Don't take on SO, John Henry"
she said softly. -T'm going to mar
ry-you"
Then the strong man tainted, and
as she bent over him a determined
little line showed about her mouth,
and she muttered, Il had to do
something to bring him to it"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
COAL NEEDED N THE SOUTH.

Much coal is needed in the cities
down the river and coal dealers and
consumers as well, are anxiOusly
awaiting the time when coal can be
sent down the river. 1t is said that
many dealers in cincinnatiand Louis
vile have raised the price of Pitts
burg coal, because not enough can be
obtained to supply the demand and
the supply on hands is about all gone.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
A Share In : J.A.l.

There is a story told of a French
servant who was shown a priceless
jewel by a great duke.
''Thank you, my lord duke" said
the man Of science, 'Ffor allowing me
to share with you the possession Of
so great a treasure"
an what way?" said the duke.
"Why, your grace can do no more
than look at it, and you have al
lowed me to do the same"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
BIGGEST PORKER
LINCOLN COUNTY FARMER KILLS COG
WHICH BRIS AN ALMOST EABU-
LOUS PRICE.

Lincoln county furnishes the big
gest poker" story told in southern
West Virginia in many day. Ac-
cording to the Lincoln Monitor, pub
lished at Lincoln county seat, Gran
vile Curry, farmer living near
Hamlin, brought in a hog which
weighed $50 pounds. This mastOdon
poker was sold to Wilkinson & Cur
ry, Hamlin merchants, for sixty-fve
dollars.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Love and Folly.

'Iet him but love me- make
no conditions?' said the virgin who
was very foolish indeed.
'He must love me for myself
alone" said the virgin who wasn't
quite so foolish.
But the virgin who was least fool
ish said, 'He must love me in spite
of myself"
1t is man, however, who proposes,
and he isn't so easily scared off by
fooishness as by some other things.
Puck.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
FEAs BRANCH

starkey Literary is progressing
very nicely but did not have a very
large crowd Friday night on account
of bad weather and prOtracted meet
ings.
Program as follows:
Song by choir.
Chapel, Elmer starkey.
Recitation, Ed. Powell.
Recitation, velma starkey.
Reading, Arthur Perry.
Question for debate: Resolved
that foreign immigration should be
stopped"
Judges. Minnie Perry, Rosa Stark
ey and Alta Keister.
Affirmative, Geo. Young, Everett
Meadows, Mr.. Chandler.
Negative, Ed. Powell, Chas- Wise,
Bessie Mccoy.
Decision given in favor ofnegative.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Walden spent
Sunday with A. K. Meadows.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mccoy spent
New Years day with their son, w.
V. Mccoy, at Ashton,
Miss jamie Fox returned to her
school from weeks visit with her
parents in Jackson county.
Miss Bessie Mccoy, Pete Wallace
and worlie Camp, were the guests
of Della Meadows, Sunday.
W. Camp and E. Meadows attend
ed the telephone meeting at Upland,
Saturday.
If you do not believe it was dark
and muddy Sunday night ask Russell
Vaughan or Errett Meadows, for
either can tell you.
The people of this community are
working hard to get their tobacco off
their hands this season.
J. F. Harmon was visiting his pa
rents on Guvan Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. William Camp was visiting
]. E. Meadows, Saturday evening.
Jacob Meadows has gone to spend
a few days with his son NJ. W. Mead
ows, who has been sick for a short
time.
R, E. Davis went home with E. E.
Meadows from the Literary, Friday
night.
Misses Ethel and verna Meadows
were visiting E. E. Meadows school.
at Fairfield, Friday.
Henry Wise, working down in
the southern part of the State, being
unable to perform his work, return
ed to his home, back of GlenwOOd,
Sunday.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
Embarrassed.

"iour wife always says she is
afraid something has happened to
you when you are away from home
longer than usual"
"fes," answered Mr.. Meekton.
I'm getting positively ashamed to
go home with the same old truthful
explanation about being detained by
work instead Of having something
interesting to talk about"
hgton Star.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

Cannonism has become stencil in
the nostril of every honest man, de-
mOcrat or republican and yet through
blind partnership every representa-
tive from the state of West Virginia
has been the abject slave of the ty-
rant who tyrannizes over the House
of Representatives.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
FILLING THE BILL.

Being in want of a steady, reliable
servant lawyer advertised follows /:
''Wanted-A girl with simple
tastes; must not be extravagant /;
no aashy clothes; not Eighty; mustn't
CAD about or exchange remarks with
any casual pedestrian" Some friends
sent him baby.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
An Effective Treatmsn..

At the bedside of a patient who
was a noted humorist FIVE doctors
we're in consultation as to the best
means Of producing perspiration.
The sick man overheard the dis
cussion, and, after listening for a
few moments, he turned his head
toward the group and whispered,
with a dry chuckle:
Gust send in your bills, gentle
uen. That Will bring It on at
once. Ladies Home Journal.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
AN ETERNAL ONE.

Tough Looking Customer-I'm
tired of this blamed town, and I'm
going to leaveit. l want the long
est journey l can get for As cents.
Ticket Seller-Go and spend it for
Chicago Tribune.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
FARM FOR SALE.

Farm of SO! acres, lying just out
side of Henderson, well watered,
part in blue grass, partly timbered,
with considerable fruit; in half-mile
OF Point Pleasant. Hill land, but
lays we'll.
dec. go JOHN GALLOWAY.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
GOT HIS HEAD IN.

Mr.. Figg-Gasser says he kept
perfectly cool last night when that
burglar got into his house.
Mrs. Figg-So his wife told me.
She found him trying to hide in the
refrigerator.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

A suHragette attempted to break
into a British political meeting dis
guised as a messenger boy. Her
quickness to get on the spot naturally
betrayed her.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

King Leopold of Belgium left a for
tune of eight millions-merely mod
eTately well off when compared with
the average American millionaire.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

Governor Glasscock ought to hurry
up that New Years presents for
Hon. P. W. Morris by appointing
him pardon attorney.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05
APPLICABLE HERE.

The wind is again in the north,
And the gOOsebOne shakes and
shivers,
Which indicates there's going to be
skatin' upon the rivers!
Baltimore Sun.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

Now for the New Year resolutions.
A few well kept is better than score
well broken.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

If you are thinking about vaien-
tines, you will get clever suggestions
for some very uncommon ones from
a short article on the January Girls
Page of the Youths Companion.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

The Christmas dinner would be all
right if we didn't have to eat turkey
hash for days afterwards.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

Zelays has skipped from Nicaragua.
Now if he will only stay skipped a
good deal might be overlooked.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

Cook will find little pleasure in his
assumed role Of man without a
country.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

dec. go JOHN GALLOWAY.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-01-05

country.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-12-07
FOR cATARRH.
Hedicine Free in Every Case Were
!: Fails 20 Relieve.

1'edicine Free in Every C.ase Were
i Fails 20 Relieve
Ncelect or pcssinism, We ba!ieTe
is the gfeatest enemy the fnSlic has
ia contend @iti, when applied 10 tie
loss o.. recovery " health Practical
~ every care Of -consum ption might
taye Aeen cured # hope had been
maintained { and proper treatment
had been Gesorted to 81 the first
synpdom. Of 9rae disease. Until the
adYancef sage rs reached consump-
ticn4 is ctfra9le CataritI is responsi-
be we believe for many eases OF
cOnsumrtion il is about catarrh we
want 10 talk to YOU today, incidental
vi consum otion, since the two are %
closely allied. fE##bt
We have medicine made from q
prescription Ct one of the mcst sue
cessful cat2rrh specialists known
We believe it is Dcs';iYd,g wtta3lt
an equal we ere 81 72tisfed that
we are right. e at we will supply the
medicine ff ,ia esor> stn3'aace where
it is used az. crGing % directions for
a reasonaf L. lznsth of time, should
it tail 10. Il g satisfaction in every
particular We want every one to
~ aiB5 mediciheh at our risk. There
are no conditions attached to our Of
Ter. We put the user under no obli-
gation to us whatever. 81
The medicine we want you to try
is .Rexall Mucu-Tone. 1t is a catarra
remedy that goes direct to the seat
Of the trouble It is carried by the
blood to every part of the system. 1t
purifes and enriches the blood,
tones up the mucous cells. brings
al out condition of health and
strength that tends to prevent the
germs of consumption from getting
a star Besides this, ReXaIl Muc't
Tone is a wonderful appetizer, dice
tive aid and flesh builder It's good
effects are often felt from the very
first dose. It is one of the largest
and most satisfactory selling medi-
cines that we have ever had any
thing to do with
We know so much of great good
that it has done that we personal
ly back it up with our reputation and
money, which fact should be ample
guarantee to satisfy anybody. Recall
Mucu-Tone comes In two sizes, SO
cents and 81. We urge you to try IT..
Remember you can obtain Rexall
Remedies in brunswick only at our
store.-The Rexall Store. J. L. An
drews
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-12-07

Try Faber's Cream Pastry, 1t viii
please you.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-12-07
TAKE CARE.

Remember that when your kidneys
are affected your life is in danger.
M. Mayer, Rochester, n. Y. says: MY
trouble started with sharp shooting
pain over my back which grew worse
daily. l felt sluggish and tired, my
kidney action was irregular and in.
frequent. l started using Foley Kid
noy Pills. Each dose seemed to put
new life and strength into me- and
now ] am completely cured and fee
better and stronger than for years
Roberts Pharmacy.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-05
BEAT HER WITH SAUSAGE
Mrs. Ida Haustein Says Husband IA
Violent Temper.

That her husband beat her with 4
sausage. was one OF the charges made
Friday mornin9 by Mrs, ida hausteln
In Judge Rohnert's court, where she Is
asking for separate maintenance from
her husband. Eugene haustein, cher
engineer I'm Kings brewery.
Mrs. Haustein said her husband had
a violent temper, and az the least
provocation fiies into "a rage anu
smashes dishes and furniture. once
he smashed the baby's chair 10 pieces,
she said, and more than once she
had TO call the police 10 prevent him
breaking up the dishes.
Mrs. Haustein also complained that
her husbands conversation was not
entertaining 10 her. alleging that he
could talk of nothing but engines and
steam.
Haustein. who is defending the suit,
expressed his readiness 10 make up
With his wife He denied her charges,
said he never struck her az any time.
and declared that the baby's chair
which she said was smashed is in use
every day.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-05
MAKES DRAMATIC \
APPEAL TO JURY
Benton HaTbor Restaurant Keeper Is
Convicted of Killing MANN
wolves Another Man.
BENTON HARBoR Mich. March 4.

BENTON HARBOR Mich March 4.
Especial -Nfter n midnight plea
hich the defendant himself made %
the Jury, Bert Smith. 4 restaurant
keeper OF tins city. charged with the
murder OF John Ryan. a railroad brake
man, in smiths place OF business on
the night OF Jan 4. was found guilty
early today OF murder in the second
degree The conviction carries sen
tence from six months 10 life.
Smiths plea was the most spec
tacular OF any ever heard in court.
In his cell in the county Jail Smith
waited for the verdict. Hours passed
and finally he sent word for the Judge.
He then asked FOR a talk with the jury
The twelve men were called into the
courtroom and Smith delivered an ap-
pealing address declaring that If God
was 70 walk in that door | could stand
here. and without blush OF shame
say 10 you gentlemen that / was limo
cent
Smith told the jury his partner Ben
ME Sullivan, alias Kid Carter. the
fighter was guilty OF the crime On
the stand Smith involved Carter.
The brother OF the dead man, Father
Ryan, OF Watervleit. was on the stand
in the garb OF a priest.