davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
<. & M. TRACKS
WILL Be USED BY c. & 0. UNTIL BRIDGE
Is BUILT.

Charleston, W. Va, April "a
new series of railroad rumors is go
ing the rounds which intimates that
the New York Central is negotiat-
ing for the virginian railway. The
rumors are resultant of the recent
acquisition of the Ohio Central lines
by the Chesapeake & Ohio and the
L Ike Shore.
The dope is. and part of it is said
to be close to the truth, that the
Lake Shore controls the Toledo 6
Ohio Central, including the Kanawha
& Michigan, while the Chesapeake 6
Ohio controls the Hooking Valley.
The c. & o. has a right to use the
K. & NJ. tracks from Gauley bridge
to the Ohio side at Kanauga, opposite
Point Pleasant, where connections
are made with the Hooking Valley.
The c. s. o. will be allowed to use
these tracks until such time as it
completes a bridge across the Ohio
at Huntington and builds a connect.
ing link with the Hooking at Wells.
ton. After that time the Lake Shore,
New York ces.;ral road, will have
ful charge of the K. & NJ. and will
make connections with the virginiau
at Deepwater in case the virginiau
is secured.
This move would give the New
York Central a connection with
Chesapeake Bay, through one of the
coming coal fields of the state.
New officers have been elected al
Columbus by the T. & o. c. and by
the K. & NJ.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
VIRGINIA FlCKERS DEAD.

Miss Virginia yickers died at her
home on Kanawha street, last Thurs
day, of Dropsy. She had been sick
some time, but death came unexpect-
ed, as it was not though by her rela-
tives and friends that her condition
was serious as it proved to be. She
was 60 years old at the time of her
death and had lived here all of her
life. She leaves one brother, Allen
vickers and many relatives to mourn
her death.
She was faithful member of the
NJ. E. Church South. She was not
only faithful to her church, but just
as faithful in believing that it was
her duty as Christian to do the
will of her master at all times. She
was always ready to lend helping
hand in time of need-both in acts
of kindness and in words. Truly
she could say: 20 death, where is
thy sting; 0 grave where is thy
victory"
Funeral services were held at the
NJ. E. Church South, last Sunday at
1000 A. NJ. Interment at the Old
Cemetery.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
RABD GALE
BITES ASSESSOR WALLE BARNETT
WIFE ALSO NOCULATED.

a calf owned by Wallie Barnett,
on his place in Cologne District, had
been acting strangely for several
days, so last Wednesday Mr.. Barnett
came to the conclusion that the calf
had checked on something. Calling
his wife to assist him he made swab
and while attempting to swab out
the calls throat, was bitten on the
hand. In the meantime a veterinary
had been called and expressed the
opinion that the calf had the rabies.
Mr.. Barnett at once had the head
removed from the calf, packed it in
bucket full of ice and shipped it to
the Pasteur Institute at Baltimore.
After making an examination of the
head the experts at the institution,
wired Mr.. Barnett that the calf had
a distinct case of rabies and for him
to come to Baltimore at once for
treatment.
1t seems that Mrs. Barnett had a
cut place on one of her hands and
while helping with the calf some of
the virus came in contact with the
cut, which made it necessary for her
to accompany her husband to the
Pasteur Institute for treatment also.
1t is thought that nothing serious
will result from the accident as no
time was lost in getting to the In
stitute after becoming familiar with
the nature of the case.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
NOTICE TO CORPORATIONS,

The Board of Public Works of the
State of West Virginia will be in ses-
sion in the Governors rooms, in the
State Capital, at Charleston, on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, May
?, 8 and 4, 1910, for the purpose of
hearing all who desire to be heard
concerning assessments of steam and
streets railroads, toll bridges, car
lines, pipe lines, telegraph and tele-
phone lines and express companies,
doing business in the State of West
Virginia, or located therein.
Stuart F. Reed.
Secretary Board of Public Works.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.

DR.. Laban F. Campbell died at his
home in Norfolk, Va, last Sunday,
at the age of 70 years. He practis-
ed medicine here for number OF
years pryor to the time of his de.
parture for Birmingham, Ala. about
three years ago.
Laban F. Campbell, NJ. D., was
born in Fredrick county, Virginia,
May 90, lS4o, and was a son ofwm.
R. and Eliza (BalD Campbell, both
natives OF Virginia. He enlisted in
the Confederate service, Co. H, 18th
Virginia Volunteers during the war
between the States and was wounded
while in active service, afterward
acting as assistant surgeon until the
close of the war. Settled in Mason
county, West Virginia, in 1867, and
was married to Ida L. Menager on
May e4, 1871, and their FIVE children
were born as follows: C,rnelia D.,
Lewis R., Archie NJ, Marion and
Frank, four of whom are still surviv-
ing. He was a resident ofthis place
from 1867, until three years ago at
which time he moved with his fam
ily to Birmingham. Ala. and thence
to Norfolk, Va, at which place he
died. His place in the minds and
hearts ofa large circle of friends was
always that of a kind and concien-
cious christian gentleman of the old
school, while in his profession he en-
joyed the esteem and confidence that
untiring service and exceptional tai
ent so richly merited.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the Presbyterian church of
which he has been consistent mem
Der and ruling elder for number of
years by Rev. Baxter, at p. m. to-
day wednesday,.
At the close of these solemn SER
vices the sad cortege moved to Lone
Oak cemetery, where all that was
mortal of this grand old man was laid
to rest.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
COBURNS MINSTREL GOOD.

The performance of coburn s Min
strel at the Opera House, last We'd
nesday night, was one of the best
we have ever seen. The singing
was the best heard here for long
time and the dancing and acrobatic
feats were fully up to the standard of
the best minstrels. The contortion
act of an old Point Pleasant boy, Mr..
Robert Lively, called forth great ap-
plause.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
SERIOUSLY ILL.
Cemetery

A wide circle offriends are grieved
to know that Mr.. Sam Luton, one
of the brightest, most promising
young architects in the State, has
been suffering with complete mental
and physical breakdown, since his
return, on Thursday, from Hunting
ton. He has the sympathy of the
entire community, and also the best
wishes of everybody for his restora-
ton to health.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

On Sunday, April 8, 1910, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Thomas, of Letart,
were rcmined in very pleasant man
ner, of the days of their youth.
A number of their children and i'm
mediate friends had planned a sur
prise, in the way of nice dinner as
treat to their parents, and to com
memorate their wedding which ac-
cording to some of their calculations
occurred ~ years ago. Accordingly
they brought with them full baskets
with which they made up dinner
suitable for a king, and all enjoyed
very much, and none more than the
parents, for whom the surprise was
arranged. Among the guests were
y. B. Thomas and wife, of Point
Pleasant. W. F. Thomas and Miss
Gertie, of Letart, Everett Thomas
and E. W. Thomas, of Plymouth,
Thornton c. and Paul Thomas, of
Montgomery, and other members of
their respective families, also Mr.. J.
F. Fadely, wife and son, of Point
Pleasant. All went to their homes
feeling that it was day well spent.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
BAER CAPTURED
AT P0RTSMOUTH-RETURNED HERE
WITHOUT REQUISITION PAPERS.

Ed Baer accused of committing a
criminal assault on Mrs. Martin
Spencer and her IA year old daughter
on March 10th, was captured in
Portsmouth, Ohio, last Thursday, and
returned here without the formality
ofrequisition.
The case attracted considerable at
tention at the time, owing to the
6endish manner in which it was per-
petrated and the story exclusively
told by this paper, was largely copied
by all the papers ofthis and surround
ing ststes.
The writer saw Baer at the county
Jail, yesterday and when asked
whether he had any statement to
make regarding the case, replied
that he had not, at least not until he
had employed an attorney. 1t is
understood, though, that he does not
deny the crime, but says that force
was not used.
He was given preliminary hear
; ing before Squire Edwards, last night
and bound over to Court, without
bail.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
LEWIS RICHARD DEAD.

Lewis Riekard, well-known and
excellent citizen of Robinson district,
died at his home near Sassafas Sat-
urday night as the result of cancer,
with which he had suffered for sever
al years. He was seventy-two years
old. The funeral tOOkplaee from the
White church Monday:
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

4a dyI5@o
ard ~ Hawd dumae ndWanHe
wide. nhdmdalhe
ybp
e lower me at Thd IN m~m ~m Babbe
A @ mmrm
pd d heb season. during pdHe
" dg newns
W ~ b Hdn had
~ ~h % I'd ~ wi
t kH
kbae ndma ayaed
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
REPUBLICANS
WORRY OYER POLITICAL SITUATION IN
THIS STATE.

Charleston, W. Va, April-9.
Worry is spread over the countenances
of these Republican leaders in West
Virginia who are more anxious about
Republican success in the state than
in the election of either Senator Scott
or Congressman Hubbard to the
United States Senate, for the Rep
ublican majority in the Legislature
will be whitfield down to respecta-
bic size at the next election and some
ofthe Democratic leaders, with seem
ing confidence, assert that the Leg
islature will be of Democratic com
plexion.
With the fight between Senator
Scott and Congressman Hubbard be-
coming more acute, the Democrats
believe they have the best opportunity
of choosing a Legislature, that they
have had since 1898, when Nathan
Bay Scott was FIRST elected to the
United States Senate by majority
of one vote over John T. McGraw,
the Democratic state leader.
President Taft amused the politici-
ans during the week when he made
an effort to sidestep the senatorial
contest between Hubbard and Scott
himself and fguratively speaking,
met himself coming back. After con-
fercnces with two West Virginia de-
lesates, the President issued a state
ment in which he declared that the
appointment of postmasters at Clarks-
burg and Fairmont to succeed Sher-
man Denham and Howard Fleming
would remain in statuquo until the
senatorial controversy was at an end.
The action of the President follow
ed conference between Senator
Elkins, Senator Scott and Postmaster
General Hitchcock, who called at the
White House and made protest a
gainst any change being made in the
postoffice in the two West Virginia
cities, and while the President stated
that the appointments as recommend
ed by Congressman Hubbard would
not be made at this time because he
desired to preserve neutrality in the
senatorial controversy, his stand is
taken as victory for Senator Scott.
In nrefusing to allow. Congressman
Hubbard to control the patronage of
his district President Taft rebufs the
person who was largely responsible,
over the protest of Senator Scott, in
sending Republican delegation to
Chicago pledged to his candidacy. a
few days before the conference be-
tween the Senators and the President
Ex-Governor William NJ. o. Dawson
and Congressman Hubbard and Stur-
giss met the Chief Executive and
went over the situation in the state.
These three men comprised the orr
ginal Taft triumvirate in West vir-
ginia, and it was their early advocacy
of his candidacy that won the Presi-
dent the Panhandle delegates.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

Mrs. W. H. vaught and Mrs Watt
HOgg attended the wedding of Mrs.
Annette Sharp McGufin, wife Ofthe
late John McGu6n, at IrOntOn, last
week.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13
~. ]. Il. wade, Of Ashland. Kv.

Mrs. ]. n. Wade, Of Ashland, Ky,
has been here for several days look
ing after, business affairs, and calling
upon host of friends who are al
ways glad to welcome her back to
West Va.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

Capt. S. [. Parsons was visitor
in town, Monday.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

Mr.. o. P. Vinegar, of fMiddlepOrt
Ohio, is here few days on business.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

week
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-04-13

Secretary Board of Public Works.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-04-01
Maximum and Minimum Rates.

tkcent, y. H. Nthllhcll
Ii an agreement had not been reached
hy this country aud Canada there would
have been a commercial break when the
maximum rates OF the tariff law went
into effect next Friday. \ few days since
IL looked a. ii the worst would happen,
hut President Taft took hold of the nego-
tiatinns in person aud brought about an
understanding which will prevent even a
temporary breach with Canada. This will
be matter of cOngratuation Ia the
country and especially to that part OF II
which lies along the Canadian border, in
Guiding New England,
The new tariff law has brought about
concessions from foreign nations until
now. for the first time in the history of
the country. the United States enjoys the
minimum tariff rates of all the important
nations of the world. As a general thing
the United States has heretofore been
obliged to pay the maximum rates. and
wares from this country have made their
way in spite OF tariff obstacles. The pro
vision in our present law that our maxi
mum tariff rates must apply to the wares
of foreign countries unless those countries
give us the benefit of their lowest rates
has led TO a reduction in the rates OF 9th
er nations in order that they may enjoy
our lowest rates Even the most pro-
nounced enemies of the new law should
in all fairness give il the credit of work
ing that great change, which is distinct
benefit 10 the country.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-04-01
How Birds Ely.

! Birds have different modes OF flight Jusi
a. men have different gaits in walking OF
running Rapid wing movement does not
always imply speed in flight any more than
/ rapid leg movement implies speed IN
walking or running With us IT is the
/ length OF the stride that tells ultimately
! What, apart from the wing movement
tells in the flight Of the bird Is not known,
Speaking broadly, long winged birds are
strong and swift tliers; short winged birds
are feeble in flight When we consider
! that a cumbrous. slow-moving bind like
the heron moves its wings twice per sec.
ond when IN flight ii is evident that many
! birds have very rapid wing movement.
| Most small birds have this rapid wing
movement with feeble powers of flight; the
common wren and the dlpper, for instance,
! have a. flight like that OF young bird.
Many OF our smaller migrants seem but
to fit from bush To bush or from tree to
| tree. Members OF the thrush family are
Low fiers. the blackbird in particular. with
it, hasty, hurried flight often Just avoid.
ing fences and no more Wagtails have a
beautiful undulating flight, with little APP.
parent use of their wing. They look
like greyhounds bounding through the air.
Nearly all birds sail or float occasionally
without the slightest movement of their
wings. Even large bird like a pheasant
will glide in this way for more than 200
yards
Grouse have rapid wing motion with.
ont any great speed, hut when they sail,
coming down with the wind, az they pre-.
fer to do, they go very fast, Before alight-
ing they flap their wings several times very
rapidly like the capping of hands Most
birds after gliding do this. Does it CORES
pond to putting on the brakes or reversing
the engine in the case of mechanical loco
motion? With little apparent use of its
wings the wood pigeon flies very strongly
and rapidly. 1t never seems to bring up
much before alighting. but crashes into
tree at full speed. When it rises its wings
crack like pistol shots.
Ducks are strong on the wing and often
fly in single file. Geese will fly wedge or
arrowhead shape, generally at consider
able height. So do many gulls and other
sea birds, in a stately, measured fashion,
their calls occasionally sounding like
cleft, right left, right"
kestrels have beautiful, clean cut.
clipping motion of their wings and look
like yachts sailing through the air, while
their lowering in the air is one of the
mysteries of bird life. Peesweeps, which
are so graceful in their motions on the
ground, look like enormous bats while in
fight. Swallows, and in a very marked
degree swifts. have rapid wing movement
with great speed and extraordinary pow
er OF fight.-Scotsman
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-04-01
Politics in Vermont.
Springfield Republican.

|
The overshadowing and allpeTading
issue in the campaign over the Vermont
govenorship now in progress, is not what
particular man shall be governor; but
whether the governorship of the Green
Mountain state shall become the plaything
of every rich man who is willing to haunt
a bank account in the eyes of every other
aspirant and is willing to have every man
| of moderate means who seeks the place
brow beaten and even sand bagged' in
order to force his own candidacy upon an
unwilling people Burlington Free Press.
These vigorous remarks seem to be dl-
rected at DR.. John A. Mead, lieutenant
governor. and aspirant for the republican
nomination for governor, who Is declared
to be supported by some of the corporate
interests which fought the strongest
against the wholesome legislation recently
placed on the Vermont statutes to pro
tect the interests of the people as opposed
to grasping corporations.
In opposition to Dir. Mead, F G.. Fleet
wood of Morrisville is going before the
people in an open fight for the nomination.
He proposes to conduct mo money" cam
paign and is discussing state issues with
much force Meanwhile other aspirants
are appearing The Burlington Free Press
of that city, banker of ability and char
acter, who, however, says he will enter no
scramble for the nomination, NJ. j. Hap
good of Peru also announces his purpose to
be candidate. Mr. Hapgood is a champ-
on of economy and various reform meas
ures, and if he is ahead of his time in
some of these, the fault is on the right
side.
DR.. Mead supports vigorous literary bu
reau, is rich man, and disposed to use
his money freely in promoting his canvass
In this connection the st. Adams Mes
senger says: 1--WE may blink the matter
all we can, the fact remains that it is pass
ing into an accepted saying in this state
that no meritorious and deserving poor
man can hope to succeed to the governor
ship" If Vermont remains true to her
best traditions, she will stamp that claim
in this campaign as lacking in truth We
are to see whether the old standards have
been succeeded by influences less worthy
of a genuine democracy.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-04-01

While the methods explained lasi AreA
a. constituting the practical suitihs pl
vote. may h. considered akin 10 N"iA a.
ihe polls another phase oi campaigning -
Intended 60 L. covered under the caption,
al thls article, IN to the day 81 voting al
al the iniucacirs oi' practical polllles
hay. been used "a make vote aud the w.,
of money has bren tolerated, Many OF
ia. irregularities pTaciiced have been lFi
mittel breause there Was no Law 70 lhr
vent such method. being employed HON
ever. when the manascts " faihlAsh
assemble IN the town hail dlilri'hi meth
al, NUT h. used, II must bc ivinrih
beiri that the Law OF the slalo loihids q
man 10 hand voter - ~ he steps uu'
.idr the rail. There are many iofinalillrs
10 b. observed by thosr about the voting
booihs III, Law inilicis heavy punish
ment upon those who have The lcii'htS
20 interfere with the officials ~ 'hais'
Ut an election aud thereby makes a
mi.d,meauor for politicians 10 crowd
,bout The ballot clerks - closely that they
arr unable 10 attend 10 Their duiies.
Nevertheless. II l. absolutely n,crssary Tor
iho-. ia charge oi a campaign 10 Know
Who la, aud who has not voted ~ any
moment during the hour devoted to the
halloting One musl b. gifted with care
lul Judgment 10 handle q campaign about
the voting rail aud not land ia the hands
ni som. police officer. such officer some
iimes are obliged 90 put man under
arrest when the offender insists IN diso.
hcying the law Ia plain view OF score oi
people. but II l. likely that the oilcer
will not attempt to show his authority "
he l. well supplied with cigar aud u
those violating the election laws are care
iul not to pfccipitaic a riot.
II must be- clearly kept IN mind that
the majesty OF the law perades the
place OF balloting and while men about
the outside OF the building may be nego
tiating Tor yotc- with money, cigars and
whl.key il j. best not To carry those
methods into the voting place. Really
the law concerning the conduct OF cleo
tions j. less ambiguous than i the stat
ute touching almost any other matter
While all al the safeguards possible are
thrown about q voter IN the act OF eNer'
cising hi right of suffrage !, Is still posi-
bile for past master politicians TO turn
tricks even within the shadow Of the
booths This. however l. 10 he depre-
Gated a. il has a tendency 10 land a man
IA state's prison The Australian ballot
has a tendency To make the Work'oi po'
ltical rail worker harder than under the
Old system. hut there are several ways
whereby the intent OF the law secrecy
NAV be nullhed Such methods ought not
10 be- used unless absolutely necessary and
they will not be described here In short,
the admonition to those delegated 10
work al the polls j.. BE cautious; don't
violate the law unless absolutely necessary
and IL ii becomes necessary make such
violation A. lnCouSttiruOus as possible.