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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY
When a Man Falls In Business Com,
ments Are Many and Usually
IlI-Natured.
Mr.. Rinney failed in business.

Mr.. Btnney failed IN business.
One OF his netghbors said: AT
last?"
Another neighbor said: Il thought
Ley were going It pretty strong for a
man OF his income. Still, | didn't Ike
to say anything at the time"
a third neighbor said: "oh. I'm SO
sorry. Ny dear. We must go over
and give Mrs. Binney our deepest sym.
PATTY. I'm dying 10 see how she is
taking It"
One brotherin-law said: IF he bad
lent me that $500 / asked him for
last year he'd have beenethat much
ahead, anyway. Much good It did him
70 keep It Too bad. though. OF
course"
Another brother-tn-law said: sly
old boy, Binney. He's got It sailed
away somewhere. all right Don't you
worry"
E3s butcher said: Now. a poor
man IKE me has to pay his debts as
ne goes along. All the same. I'm not
worrying about the $50 he owes me.
but III bet you II I owed anybody $50
they'd make my life a misery till they
got IT"
His w!fe's best friend Ito Mrs. Bin
ney): Now. my dear. you mustn't
mind any OF the awful things YOU
hear. AT a time Ike this people will
talk"
A friend: "A maj must either have
exceptional capital or exceptional abii.
ity TO succeed IN business nowadays.
Poor Binney, as It happens. has
neither"
A second friend: How much Will
he be able to pay? Twenty-Five cents
on the dollar? How did there come TO
be SO much? Did Binney overlook
IT."
A third friend: ~Nlnety.ave per
cen OF business enterprises are un-
profitable. There's nothing ike a
steady. well,paying position"
A knowing acquaintance: Wise old
Binney!"
His daughters: we must hold our
heads up higher than eve or people
will say that We r ashamed
His wife: He'll be home more now.
and that Is everything"
Binuey; "Whew! Thank heaven It's
over. Now rye got to hustle and get
q Job"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
3 & 3
full size muslin
snests 55c each

Bleached Muslin Sheets
made IRON regular Sheet1ng
good heavy qualty-nc
center seam hem
med reaGy to useful
double beo size [214 by 2!2
YARDS soc each.
Hemstitched Bleached
Muslin Sheets superior quail
lty Sheeting-size 21A by 21s
yards-65c each.
Bleached. Muslin Pillow
Cases-extra quality, soft
finish Muslin-two sizes, (42
and IS by So inches) 1215c
each.
Bolster Cascs-42 by 70
inches-2Sc each.
Muslin Pedding is given
extra attention at this store
best the market affords at
lowest prices for all grades,
kinds & sizes.
Muslin Bedding made
ready to use and Muslin for
making.
BoGGS g. BULL
NORTH SIDE. PIrTsBuRaH. PA
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17

years after. Where 1t has been in
the meanwhile no n seems to know.
Most people want the red varieties
and these are found In the northern
waters. But nearly all kinds OF salmon
are valuable as food. II is estimated
mat salmon is nearly half again cheap
er than beef and contains as much
~nourishment To get the full taste OF
the delicious salmon one should eat II
on the coast where IT is caught.
sockeye salmon is considered a great
de!icacy on Puget sound and served
oroiled in the best restaurants. In
Alaska when they wish TO honor a
guest they serve salmon bellies. This
part Of the fish Is the richest and
sweetest, but as the rest Of the fish Is
usually thrown away the bellies are a
wasteful and expensive luxury. The
Indians eat the salmon eggs in great
quantities. This is d~!stasteful 10 the
whites. who never touch them.
There IS a tremendous waste Of this
Dsh J n the Pacific waters. Inspectors
san up and down the ocean for the
few months in summer when the can
nertes arc open. and they are supposed
TO keep a lookout for needless care
l~essness and waste The government
has also certain laws about the amount
that can be secured. but these are fire.
quently disobeyed. The white man
will ish anywhere and any time. and
the Indians are falling into his way.
Before his coming each tribe Of red
men had their fishing ground and
no Indian would fish in any waters
tar did not belong to him. Some Of
the largest canning factories IN
alaska law started hatcheries. but
there are few OF these. and as II
is estimated that not one in ten eggs
natures uuce- natural conditions. It is
apparent that even II the Pacific seems
to be stocked with these fish. waste.
fitness may make them very scarce.
ELLIOTT RANDALL.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17

duced. From the stems and leaves
the fungus spreads to the pods. and
as many are rendered unsightIy con-
siderable direct loss is ~occasioned.
The presence OF the fungus is often
unnoticed until It appears upon the
young pods. On these It produces
small brown or rusty spots. which en-.
large and darken until they become
nearly black. The affected tissues Of
the pod dry. leaving sunken areas. in
the centers OF which may be seen
small pink spots. masses of spores
which rapidly spread the disease
from plant to plant.
The spores by which the fungus is
spread from plant to plant are very
sticky when wet and are readily
transferred On the hands. clothing or
implements. On this account beans
should never be cultivated or gath
cred while wei with dew or rain. II
IT Is too much trouble to observe
these precautions for the whole crop
I could be done with little ezra effort
for a small plat on whicS . grow seed
for future planting.
If the following recommendations
are Observed but little loss will result
from anthracnose:
l. Plant seed free from disease.
.. Keep away from the plants while
they are wet.
3. Remove and burn diseased
plants as soon as they are observed.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17

ing harrow so that a light surface
mulch may be formed for the conser
walton OF the soil moisture. The disk
harrow may be used tofvery good ad
vantage on fields where small weeds
and grass get a sort
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
PREPARING A GOOD SEED BED
In Planting Many Small Grains
Ground Must Be Made Fine for
Good termination.

In planting alfalfa and many other
grains the seed bed must be made
fine enough to allow the particles OF
soil to come directly IN contact with
the seed. This work can be c
plished by an ordinary float or roller
to compact the soil. followed by a
disk harrow and then with a smooth
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
Resolution Is Mucb.

70 think We are able is almos, to
do; to determine upon attainment is
frequently attainment itself. Thus
earnest resolutions have often seemed
to have almost a SAVIOR OF omnipo-
tence.-Punshiou.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
ANTHRacNosE SPOT ON BEAN
Nearly Everyone Is Familiar With
Spotted Appearance Of Wax
Rodded Varieties.

A~nthracnose IS a bean disease OF
fungus origin and goes under a nun.
Der of names, as rust. wilt, pod spot.
etc As there Is a true rust and a
wilt. caused by bacteria. the name
pod spot or anthracaose Is preferred
for It
Practically all parts OF the bean
plant eSeep, the roots are subject
to attack Of the fungus. The mos,
common indication OF the presence Of
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17
The Record.

What's the highest price a word
you have ever Eeceived?- asked the
reporter.
The celebrated aauthor reflected a
moment, then Esplieds "one thou
=rd dollars. I ono wrote the two
words: Two thousand on a check.
and a bank paid me at the rate
named"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17

Lady OF the House-For three days
straight running I've refused TO aid
you. There is nothing here for you.
Why do you keep on coming?
Tramp-Lady. l amt no ordinary
tramp. I'm merely studying social
conditions. y
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-08-17

the disease is the occurrence of brown
or black sunken areas on the stems.
leaves and pods. They may also ap.
pear on the leaves and stems OF the
plant soon after 1t appears above
ground and cause considerable losses
through a reduction in the stand. On
the older plants the attack is most
serious on the larger veins of the
leaves and the leaf may be wholly de.
stroyed or its efficiency greatly re
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13

DIDN'T KNOW ~TENEYSON.

("Recollections of Holman Hunt" IN
the Academy
Il n one asked him about persons
he would tell delightful. frank anec-
d0teS concerning, maybe, the great
men he knew and loved and measured
exactly. He liked a spice Of fun in
everything. too. and his face beamed
as he described a walk with Tennyson
re had lately taken. They heard foot
steps behind. and the great man
frowncd: How they dog us, Hunt,
How shall We escape them?"
Just sit on the stiie till they pass
said the matter-of-fact artist. They
did SO. and two lad IN knickerbocke-s
marched by swinging their sticks and
not even turning their heads. Tenry-
son was c~h9pfallen.
do YOU know. Hu1t." he said. II do
not think they Frow who I am"
"Verv likely, my dear Ten1ys0n, and
they wouldn't even know If Q told
them"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13

Tt is a matter Of especial notice
that in every department of appTd
science we have to deal with the IN
seen. All forces. whether in physics.
mechanics or electricity, are invisible.
Nackey
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13
cE=T---y-T7I
MOTHER GONSF"S PUZZLE PIC
ITTEES

From the point Of view Of sheer in
yarfi6T 1t is probably harder 10 turn
ONT a popular iuvenile book than to
a popular novel. Fiction has
but ore task: it must entertain. But
h -~uvenile. to be populor, must both
and instruct. Because hnfh
4heeo ends are secured in 'Mofher
Coose's Pu22fe Pictures (Henry Ate
r,e COMPANY. Pniladelphia). it is
safe to rronhesy a wide popularity Tor
10th this and other volumes contained
:, "Alteraus' Young Folks Puzzle Pic
lures Series
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13
0EEUh

The secret Of life IS not to do THAT
one likes. hrt TO try II Ike that which
one has TO 90. and one does not like
tin time.-Dinah muloch Craik
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13
WYETH'S VIEWS
OF JOHN BROWN
He Severely Criticises Mr..
Roosevelt's Tribute of the Man
Hon0red at OsSaWottamie

New York Sun recent
ly printed the following
letter from Or. John a.
Wyeth, a Southerner, as
a comment on an edi-
torial expression by Mr.
Roosevelt in the Out
look:
To the Editor OF the
Sun-Sir: In the Out
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13
GUILFORD COURT
HOUSE BATTLE
William Ross an Eye Witness
OF That Great Epoch Making
Struggle

u Will confer a great
favor IL you will allow
the enclosed 70 appear
In your paper, both the
letter from Mr.. 4. b.
Andrews. Jr., and the
extract from the Char
iotte Democrat Of 1874.
l trust you will agree
with me that they Will
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-12-13

There is no death: what seems 50
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
COSMOS-Vaudeville.

\ weII-balanced and meritorious bill
is to be seen at the Cosmos Theater
this week The work Of Doyle, White
and DeGrooT, singing tho. is one OF the
successes Of the bill Their musical
numbers are varied
Two Queens and Jack IS the title
Of a comedy piaylet presented by Nor
ley. Robinson & PERI Tt concerns the
scandaloUs conduct Of Mr. Newlywed.
who learning that his wife thinks him
a faiJhleSs Eirt. proceeds 20 have the
game as long as he has The name. %
Several catchy songs are introduced By
Miss Morley, who has a pleasing per
sOuality and voice
Other numbers on the program in
clude Edna Davis and Burke Bros. in
z melauge Of singing and dancing ero-
claitIeSs Grimm q SatcheU. in q black
face act. Jack Sgmonds comedian. in a
mouolOEue and topical soIEs- Chess e
Checkers, in singing act samuel p.
Philips. in limitations. and Bennett K
Sterling. musical combination act in
Producing a b1g-pipe 500 and Highland
dances Motion pictures, as usual, close
the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
FARCE PRESENTED
At THE COLUMBIA
Miss Sherwood and E. But
terheld Take Honors in
Du SOuchet Play.

The Ioudest sort or farce comedy has
the stage at the Columbia this week.
Du Souchet's pias. My Friend From
india last night was given the initial
performance Of the week By the Ccium-
ola Players. and proved a success a. en-
entertaining laughmaker before a
crowded house.
For its situations the piece depends
upon the attempt of "a rake of a son TO
account for the presence Of a stranger
whom he has brought home after a
night OF revelry, when every man seem
ed his brother His father. from kan
sss City, IS attempting to blaze trail
through New York society by the use Of
press agent methods His sons friend
of a night is seized upon as the means.
When attired IN a yellow bathrobe he
IS introduced as one learned in the mys-
terles Of Hindu lore
For the rest, a widow seeking her
third q missionary whose name mas
been appropriated for the imposter, and
"a servant maid OF alleged German ex-
traction suppl The rest Of the comedy
j is uDroarous lost OF the time. and
-ber obvious. though some bright lines
..-e found in The speeches allotted 10 the
title role.
III "a BtlADL nance marked DH amateur
ishness the work of Everett ButterGeId
in the role OF the indulgent father, was
notable The character was IN sharp
contrast 10 the juvenile roles he has
usually taken. and gave distinct proof
or His versatility
Miss Emily Melville. as Mrs. Ara5eIIa
HecHalau Strectes was again a center
or interest Her powers Of mmicry
were given exceptional play, and her
ucpi~tsUu Of a wedding md her prartIe
before a mirror were clever bits which
delighted the audience.
Miss Phyllis Sherwood, who has been
seen IN the ilEeu-Fe roles. was most
amusing as 1iilys the maid. Miss Flor
euce Huutlueton was striking figure
iu the stage picture, while Miss Blanche
Han, the leading woman. was sub
merged iu an uutmTorTaut role which
gave her H-L little opportunity. Miss
Nina Melville was most charming In
the iuGeuue role.
stanley James did clever work as the
Rev TveedIe
Paul McAIiisteT played the part OF the
UsfudO-IEiEEu. while Frederick For
roster played the son
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
PEACE OVERTURES
DENIED AT VATICAN

ROME. Aug. Is--Aside from the posi-
tive denial by the Vatican that 8ier-
BouiGui. under secretary of state, mad
gone To spain 10 meet representative OF
tie Spanish government. TO new Ge-aI-
oTmeurs were announced today in re-
garl TO the controversy with Spain
Religious festivities resulted in the
suspension OF all business at the Vati-
can yesterday, and the Pope gave no
audiences Cardinal lIarry del EaI. tHe
Tapal secretary OF state, remained at
his summer home or Monte Mario, bur
was tn communication with the Pors by
telephone ia the afternoon. He viii re-
turn Friday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
PYTHIANs IN CONCLAYE.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa. Aug. IS
Three days Of unusual interest and ac-
tiNity IN Fythian circles was fnaugu-
rated here today wiki the convening Of
the foTty-thlrd annual meeting OF the
pennsylvania Grand Lodge. knights Of
Pythies- The gathering has attracted
hundreds Of delegates. and visitors from
ali parts Of the state
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16

Disclosures Are Made by
TaleSmen Called in Browne
Bribery Case.

CHICAGO, Aug. Authorization that
organized bands Of pleaders for Lee
O'NeiH Browne. who IS accused Of bril-
berry IN connection with the election OF
United States Senator LOTimer. have
been searching out and attempting 70
influence veniremen. reached state
Attorney Wayman today
This discovery confirmed disclosures
made on the stand by tsIesmen. who in
rapid succession told how they Or their
relatives had been Intercepted by de-
tectives hired by the defense, and pre-
cautions were decided TO be necessary
in order TO protect the jury and insure
a fair trial
Eight jurors were in the box when
court opened. with prospects Of having
the jury complete befoIe dark
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
PLAN RIVER SMOKER.

The Inter Club Canoe Association viii
hold an open air smoker for ladies' and
gentlemen on the river bank opposite
the Three Sisters on Thursday evening
All can0eists are invited to attend.
There wiz be short talks by canoe en-
thusiasts and refreshments VIII be
served
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
EXPOSITION OPENS
IN SPITE OF FIRE
Financial Disaster Is Not
Feared by the Officials
at Brussels.

BRUSSELS Arg IA commission
Of three experts opened a judicial in
quiry into the Gr which wiped out
some OF the must valuable exhibits.
The grounds were again thrown open
TO the public At the same time It was
stated officially that financial disaster
was not feared Though the damage is
estimated Al amounts ranging from
SI5.pl10J5 TO so 90. Go the insurance in
terests Of Belgium. France and England
are declared 10 b. IN a position 10 stand
the strain without difficulty
Insurance adjusIers today crowded the
ruins. working in collaboration with the
exposition officials. British companies
carried more than S25-el9.G10 Insurance on
the English exhibit which was com
pleteIy wiped out OF this $4,000 was
the amount Of Insurance granted the
British government by Ldoyds. The
losses Of the Belgian underwriters VIII
be less than 1,oGr,g9. however, accord
ms to reliable estimate
The Esrmesse was insured IN England,
the amusement eo-4cessi ouaires there be-
ing for the most part EHglishmen-
The DeBeers interests alone had un-
CuI diamonds in the Belgian section
worth 100000. All the Goldsmith
out. The Belgian section, where the
lapidaries and jewelers. had their ex-
litiLs, suffered most heavily with the
British
BoS-oCk- the animal trainer was the
heaviest Individual loser. Of his e0ten-
si-e collection OF Wild beasts. only an
elephant and Gaze fuU OF monkeys
were saved Most IF the other beasts
and reptiles were roasted alive
in spite Of the disaster, The exposition
probably VIII be carried to q successful
conclusion though the destruction OF
records viii greatly curtaEt the Gistri-
button OF awards The ruins are an at
traction IN themselves however Not
only was ~ great crowd on hand this
morning CIauoriHE for admission 20 the
grounds. but hotel keepers report an
influx OF foreigners attracted by the
prospect OE seeing The ruins
The latter are under d close EuETI.
while a specially picked corps Of men
Is searching for gems and other Valu-
ahies IN the debris.
Painters and carpenters are working
night and day TO TelOvate The build
iDEs damaged by smoke, Ere, or water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
CANNON SCORES INSUR GENTS:
LAUDS REGULARITY TO SKIES
What "UncLe Joe" Cannon Says of His
Enemies and Friends

God hates a intend my on
When the be able gutter"
Insurgency incident some small men
An politician did amount to much
when his party country
Kansas afflicted insanity but gets
insurgenttis-"
bosh
Congress gave N all he grateful
Wednesday
meeting a compared
he
BverdSe ideal peacock with just the ADDITION of
feathers"
anyway no man or set Of Republican
party or keep me from fighting battles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
ALFONSO DELAYING
RETURN TO KINGDOM
Spanish Ruler Reported to
Plan Indefinite Stay in
London.

LONDON. AuE- 15.-AccordinG 10 the
Central News today. King Alfonso OF
spain has ordered apartments put In
readiness for him and Queen Victoria al
The Spanish embassy in London I'm an
Jicipauou OF an indefinite stay in Eng
land as "a result Of the deadlock in the
negotiations FOR q settlement of the dis
pure between the Spanish government
and The Natical-
\ Rome dispatch 70 the Central News
declares that lau hope Of the Vatican
C0uciharing Spain has been abandoned
and that the archbishop Of Seville, the
Spanish pTiuate. has been summoned 20
the Vatican 10 assist IN preparing q
fresh message TO Alfonso
-I i IS expected also that the Pope viii
shortly issue an encycIeaI 10 the peo-
PIE, calling Oh them % stand by the
church in the present crisis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
AUDIENCE PLEASED
AT THE ACADEMY

'Brewster's Millions at the New
Academy last night kept a good-sized
house In excellent bumOr- As the test
or a play and the players must lie in
the enjoyment afforded. there can Be
no doubt, but that last nights per
Torrance was gratifying. for the ap-
plause was most generous and appre-
cia-ire.
Taken as whole the production was
excellent. The one weak spot was the
Furnishings Of the Office Of the million
ai-e. which more accurately represented
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
GOTHAM IS GLOOMY
OVER NEW PLAYS
Neither The Commuters" Nor
The Marriage Of a Star" Arouses
Enthusiasm of First Nighters.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-New York
theatergoers express the hope today
that the two new pays that were put
on iaSt night are not 4 criterion Ct what
is 10 be offered or broadway during
the coming season Neither The Com
muters." at the Criterion nor THE
Marriage OF a star at the Hackert.
gave any indication Of long life or pie
thOTic box receipts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16

those Of country lawyer : little Of
the milllonaire.s spare cash could have
been spent in better Furniture, il
would seem, and help the production.
The yacht scene was good and the
storm well portrayed
carl Gerard as Monty Brewster,
played the part wi dash and hgmOr
and he was ably seconded by Earl
Christie as Sunshine" wifc a per
petual Crouch Louise Sanford, Grace
Nile. and Marguerite Siavil deserve
special mention Tor their cIeveruess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-16
HAZING Is BARRED.

PINE CAMP, " y, Aus E5-There is
40 Dee no more haziug 81 Pine Camp
strict orders have been issued TO that
effect by Erigadier General Grant owing
10 injuries suffered by private Charles
Sidull. Of Company .. Forty-zevent=
EeEIuenr. BROOKLYN He was tossed in
a blanket and upon the final heave his
fellows failed 90 catch him lie feII to
the ground, breaking a cellar bone