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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-03-23
EVE MLLION
WILL BE ABOUT THE AMOUNT m The
DEBT CASE.

Washington, D. c.. March el.-
The debt case report by Little6eld
was gone over carefully today by At.
tOrney General cOnley, of West vir-
ginia, who saw it for the first time.
While he has not yet fully disested
it, he concludes from casual examina-
ton, that the amount to be finally
paid by West Virginia vii not exceed
Eve million dollars. Further, cOnley
believes the greater part of that sum
viii be reduced by the time the su-
preme court makes a final decision.
1t counts much in the conley mind,
that Virginia attorneys are much
disappointed over the Little6eld re-
port as they realize it is much more
favorable to West Virginia than was
expected.
conley was at supreme court today
learning that thirty days time had
been granted both sides for thorough
study of the report and for fling of
exceptions. With ex-senators Spoon
er and Carlisle and other West vir-
ginia counsel, General conley will go
over the case fully in New York next
Monday. Arrangements for con-
ference having been made by tele-
phone today.
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MIDDLEPORT FOLKS TOO SLOW.

A Middleport subscriber subscrib-
ing himself a Victim of the I'm
civilized writes as follows: An
angel abroad, devil at home . "a
gentleman abroad, loafer at home .
The above are old but trite sayings,
though one present on the river ex-
cursion on the steamer Tacoma would
hardly credit the latter as true-at
least, after the rush and scramble for
place at table made by numerous of
the down-river folks at the dinner
hour Sunday last. To say the con-
duct of some was undignifed is put
ting it entirely too mildly-it was
next to british, for none but the hog,
of The animal kingdom will attempt
to root by force another from the
feed trough. After the trip we were
ready to congratulate ourselves on
the fact that we were not from
Gallipolis-Pomeroy Independent.
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ONLY ONCENALEE TINE.

Mr.. VIII W. Bryan, of Point.
Pleasant, U. S. Express Agent, was
in town Friday looking well. He
says he is afraid to get sick for once
in awhile they get out of doctors i'm
Point Pleasant. A short time ago
DR.. MOssman was in Texes, Dr.
McEfresh was at Hot Springs. Dr.
Neale sick, DR.. Barbee in Columbus
Hospital with appendicitis, DR.. Love
down with pneumonia and Dr.. Fade
ly down with the grip. Then it was.
they leaned on Henderson and CALI
pOlis.-GalHpOlis Tribune, Saturday.
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!o0nrle.y Of eaIlIpolLs rrlbune.
A SUGGESTION.

1t has been frequently suggested
and the suggestion is good one, for
every farmer to phase his name and
the name ofhis farm on his road-gate.
Not only would persons driving to a
place more easily find it, but it would
add more pleasure and interest to
people driving from place to place.
This last result would have special
effect with regard to well kept and
pretty houses. An>obseving person
will seldom pass beautiful farm
without desiring to know who is its
enterpriSing owner.
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DROPPED DEAD
MATTHEW WHITTNGTON FALLS DEADN
FIELD NEAR HONE.

Matthew Wilmington. while feed.
ing his stock, in field near his shOme,
in Union District, was seized with 1
stroke of apOplexy, from which he
died before they could get him to the
house.
The deceased was 6s years old and
had been resident ofthis county all
of his life. He leaves a wife and
elesen children to mourn his sudden
demise. The funeral services win be
held at Hickory Chapel and burial at
the Rice Cemetery. At the time of
going to press, the time of thefuner-
al had not been set, as several of the
children reside at some distance from
here and it was not known just when
they would be able to get here
He was a man of fine moral char
aetet. and sturdy constitution, and
he continued to be active in his ac-
customed pursuits till long past the
age at which men ordinarily drop out
of the ranks of the workers.
Although Mr.. Wilmington was a
member of no church, he exempli6ed
by his pure and honOrale life, the
teachings of the golden rule, and un-
failingly eyinced a practical piety
that will long be remembered as the
best of professions.
Our sympathy and that of the en-
tire community, goes out to the large
family of bereaved ones.
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SEN. EKTNS
SPEAKS AT LENGTH ON The NEW RAl.
ROAD BILL.
Washington, D. c, March 81.

Washington, D. c., March el.-
Senator Elkins today made a notable
speech, demanding the passage of
the railroad bill, approved by Presi.
dent Taft. and the West Virginia
senator not only expressed his own
convictions. concerning such needed
legislation, but threw himself un
reservedly on the Presidents side.
EIkins not only supported the admin
istration measure, but answered the
attacks ofcummius, who took several
days to assail the measure. Elkins
denied the cummins aspersion that
the administration bill had been drawn
up by capitalists in New York and
rushed through the committee with
out consideration of amendments.
He made strong defense of the bill
and declared that while seven big
railroad presidents had asked the
President to cause changes in the
text. the President had refused and
the bill stands fully rejecting the
Presidents views and demands.
The Elkins speech was a most
notable tribute to the Taft admins
tratiOn measures, yet delivered in the
senate and was given much attention
by fellow senators.
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FROM MASON COUNTY.


For the purpose of paying their
last respect to the mortal remains of
the late Douglas E. Hughes, whose
funeral occurs this morning, a party
of his friends from Mason county, ar
rived here last night. In the party
was Sheriff John Austin, Postmaster
John F. Lewis, Senator Geo. cossin,
and A. L. Boggess, all of Point
Pleasant, and men who had for years
been numbered among the warmest
friends of the decedent.-Herald-
Dispatch, Huntington, Friday.
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AWARDED $1,000 DAMAGES.

The case in the Kanawha circuit
court of Essie Moore vs.. the Kama
wha and Michigan railroad company,
which has been going 90 since Mon
day, was finished Tuesday evening,
the jury in the case finding for the
plaintiff and assessing her damages
at 50, 900. She sued the company
for $4,000. Her husband while
working for the railroad company
during the summer of 1905 having
been struck on the head by a pile
driver and killed. There were quite
number of witnesses in the case.
Judge John L. whtten, of Point
Pleasant, and Littlepage, Bledsoe and
Cato of this city represented Mrs.
Moore while the interests of the COM
pany were looked after by Attorneys
Black and Couch of the firm of
Brown, Jackson and knight.
The jury was dismissed yesterday
evening after finishing this case and
will report Thursday morning. Judge
Burdett did not hold court today
Charleston Mail.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.


The Cincinnati Life Insurance
Company held the annual stock
holders meeting yesterday. The
following directors were elected
George B. Cox, C. H. Davis, ]. S.
Spencer, S. D. Goff,. J. F. Hcady,
Lewis a. Ireton and John G. Hoyt.
The directors organized and elected
John G. Hoyt, president; L. A.
IretOn, vice president; Herman
BrOckman, secretary, and George B.
Cox, treasurer.-cincinnati CONNER
cial-Tribune.
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AGED CITIZEN
Observation-Disclosures
DIST. +. NaBERllVG CALLED.

Mr.. T. F. Eimberling, an aged
pioneer of this county, died at his
home in Robinson District, last
Thursday, at the advanced age Of
81 years.
The deceased was born in Tenn
essee, March :, ls4s, and came to
this county when he was about e7
years old, having resided here con-
tinuously ever since.
For years he conducted a grocery
and meat business here, always be-
ing courteous, straightforward and
upright in his business relations with
the people. At the time of his death
he was living on farm that he had
purchased from the Roseberry'sh heirs
in Robinson District and which he
was able to work, up to about six
weeks ago, when he was taken i'll
with pneumonia from which he died
last Thursday.
No known relatives survive him..
but oceans of friends are left to.
grieve the departure of a lifelong
friend and good neighbOr.
He was not a member of any
church, but his friends testify to his
christian character, and cherish the
hope that he rested safely upon the.
atonement of Jesus Christ. His last.
words were expressive of peace in
God and willingness to depart and
be at rest with Him.
He was a man of generous impuT-
ses and never forgot the hOspitabIe-
ways of the pioneer. The stranger
even though a begger, never failed to.
find food and shelter, if he sought it
at his hands, and he was at home by
the bedside of the sick and delighted
in all kinds and neighborly Offices.
But he is gone. Another name is
stricken from the ever lessing roll of
our old settlers, and the many friends.
are left to attest how sadly theymiss.
him. 1t must ever-be so; these ten
der human ties cannot be severedi
without pang. His life work was.
done, and well done.
The last services were held at the
home Sunday afternoon at Q o'clock,
Rev. Pullins officiating. The flowers
were many and beautiful. After the.
services all that was mortal of this.
grand old man was tenderly convey
ed to the Lone Oak cemetery, where.
he now sleeps in peace.
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IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE.


We understand that Mr.. ]. c.
Franklin, has purchased the interest
of Mr.. E. B. Sisler, in the E. B.
sisler & Co., and the Union Clothing
Co. stores, and took charge of the
same yesterday. Mr.. Franklin is
well and favorably known in this
community having been in business
here with the H. G. Nease Company,
for over twenty years. We do not
know anything about Mr.. Sisters
future plans.
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FIVE THOUSAND APPROPRIATED,

Washington, D. c., March el.-
Senator Scott today introduced a res
OlutiOn authorizing the opening of
dams on the Big Eanawha river,
when necessary to aoas coal ship
ments to the Ohio.
Senator Scott also had passed a
bill giving $4,000 additional for the
completion of the Point Pleasant.
monument.
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HALLEYS COMET APRIL lST.

The Scientific American says that
Halley's comet will be visible to the
naked eye April lst in the morning
just before sunrise. On May 18th
the earth will plunge into the tail of
the comet, afFording wonderful
meteoric display similar to the time
when the stars fell'' in 1888. After
May 18th the comet will be visible
for some time after sunset.
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WONDERLAND IMPROVED.

The management of Wonderland
is to be congratulated upon the recent
Improvements to that popular place
of amusement. A new flooring, with
an elevation of the nice opera chairs,
SO lately installed, greatly enhances
the comfort and pleasure of the au-
dience, while thoroughly emphasizing
the progressive spirit of our wide
awake towusman, Mr.. Art Cottrill.
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nICRTS TERLAR BGNQUETS.

Last night, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. TOl Stribling, the
Franklin cOmmandery Knights Tenn
plar was served by the Guild of
Christ Church with a luncheon, which
was most pleasing in its appoint
ments and thoroughly enjoyable.
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SPECIAL SERVICES.

There will be two special services
at Trinity Church next Sunday.
The subject of the morning Build
ing for God". The Free MasOns of
this lodge viii attend this service.
The evening sermon to deal with the
facts of the Resurrection. Special
sermons have been arranged for both
these services.
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THANKS.

Mr.. viii Needham, managing
editor of the Point Pleasant Register,
was in town Tuesday evening on
business. Mr.. Needham is doing
well and has improved the Register
considerably since becoming its man.
ager.-Gallipolis Tribune.
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Bring the news 70 this ofice. /

Bring the news to this Office. We
are always glad to have our subscribers
send or bring US items of news. If
each one of our large list of readers
would give US one item each week
what a grand local paper we could
have. Send in anything but politics
and we shall be thankful.
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CARD OF THANKS.

Through the columns of this pa
per we desire to return our sarmest
thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for kindness and sympathy
extended to US during the sickness
and death of our good friend, T. F.
Kimberling.
H. R. Vance and wife,
Ella Christ and daughter.
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Mr.. viii Bird has opened up a
Novelty Picture Gallery, in the
second floor of the StOrtz Building,
opposite Mrs. L. J. williamson's
millinery store.
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MARRIACEuCENSES.


The following marriage licenses
have been issued since our last re-
port:
Samuel n. Hartley and Lille B.
Oliver.
W. s. sayre and Mrs. Ida New
berry.
James Dodson and Mrs. Rachel
Smith.
Fred W. Eiselstein and F,eda L.
Epple.
Frank c. Hall and Mrs. Sarah L.
DOwell.
L. A. Greenlee and Sarah Bum
garner.
J. F. Watts and Mrs. j. F. Day.
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Harry Day, of Mercers Bottom,
was here yesterday. Mr. Day is
negotiating with the x & NJ. for a
position as fireman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21

= The +
RED MOUSE
~~~
A Mystery Romance
~~~~~~~s~-~
By WILLIAM HAMILTON
OSBORNE
XIV.

1T is, Of course not given us to
know what dreams OF fame were
Murgatroyd's when he determined
\ to throw down the gage at the
feet OF Cradlebaugh's; but, at all
events, II took the best kind OF cour-
age and mettle, and certainly from the
hour that he had sent for Pemmican
and placed him on the rack in a vain
attempt to get evidence he had never
ceased his investigation OF the big gam
bling house. However, Murgatroyd
had discovered that he was battling
not only with a single institution, but
with a huge political principle-he was
at war with Il big city.
Another man might have been dis
couraged, for millionaires, large prop
erty owners, reputable taxpayers,
statesmen Of the highest order and
even his best friends came to him
and begged him to call OF his crusade,
hut he only shook his head. As he
proceeded he made the discovery that
a political organization is not an or
ganization-it is a man; that crime is
.personihed and that corruption is con.
crete.
Then n day Mixley and McGrath
burst into the prosecutors office.
Chief" spoke out Mixley joyously,
"McGfath and me has got the goodsw
McGrath pulled from his pocket o
bulky document made up of deposi.
tons.
While Murgatroyd read the docu.
ment his ~subordinates stood watching
him with anxious eyes. Long before
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21
10 YEARS AGO

A marriage license was granted
to L. H. Martin, of Rails county, and
Miss Amanda Branstetter.
Col. Traster, of Cameron, Mo.
was in Mexico, arranging to open the
Windsor Hotel.
Russell Holloway, of Rowena, was
a student in the Kirksville schools.
VIM. Sullivan, living on the Law
der farm, fell from a wagon load of
feed troughs and was seriously in
jured.
w. X. Potts was won in as May
or of Mexico, with the following
Councilmen: C. r. Uupton, Philip
Rebman, A. j. Winscott, H. L. Step
pleman. The following appointment
were made: j.. P. Sanford, first
night policeman; ]. w. Barnett, sec
ond night policeman; A. w. Hulen,
Cemetery Sexton; M. A. Thomas,
city weigher; J.. d. Miller, street
commissioner; Dr. C. A. Rothwell,
city physician; w. b. Mcintyre
city engineer; V. F. Morris, fire
chief; ]. v. Williams, City Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21

he had concluded they saw in his face
the expression that they had waited
for.
by George, you don't mean itF' ex.
claimed M~urgatroyd, shifting his desk
with terrific force.
"You can bet your bottom dollar
that we do" returned Mixley.
1--WE waited for this for many
months" the prosecutor said grizzly.
He ordered his men to summon
Frederick and Thorne.
An hour later they made their ap-
pearance. Murgatroyd passed over a
box Of cigars.
Broderick lighted and, after putting
~contentedly for a time. commented:
Good cigars, these, Strikes me that
they're your first contribution to the
campaign fund, ehT'' And, with a
wink at Murgatr0yd, he asked:
ANY Challoner money in these?r
Murgatroyd smiled grimly.
Il wanted to have q little confden-
tial talk with you gentlemen"
Broderick nudged Thorne and re-
marked:
Perhaps he's goin' to divvyr
Murgatroyd laughed.
I'm not going to divvy up, as you
call it. just yet-not just yet" he re-
piled pointedly.
Broderick shut his eyes and digested
the reply.
Murgatroyd turned to Thorne.
Il wanted to have q talk" he said
casually, with the man who owns
Cradlebaugh's."
Thorne looked about the room; then
he inquired ~innocently:
HE doesn't seem to have arrived as
yet. Where is he?"
Murgatroyd answered quietly:
"oh, yes, he has. His name is Ora.
ham Thorne."
Murgatroyd could see the paIlor Of
Thorne's face turn TO a deeper white.
Thorne rose and said Indignantly:
Say that again.
with pleasure" returned Murea-
@&@A 49,
troyd. Il say that you are the hitherto
unknown owner Of the most notorious
gambling house within the state"
This is preposterousr' exclaimed
Thorne.
Thorne took another tack.
What evidence have you, / should
like TO known" he said. 'You can't
prove these things, Murgatroyd."
THAT" returned Murgatroyd, 'is for
me to worry about, not you. I'm go
On and MhenI'm through you can
stake your last dollar that IN Kuou a.
about this rotten system that you call
your organization-from the most in
significant ward politician up to Peter
Broderick!"
The accusing forefinger shifted from
Thorne to the county chairman, who
all at once felt that his courage was
from him.
I've got to e a man." be began
hervously and stole softly and almost
on tlptoe to the door.
Frederick" Numbered M~urgatroyd.
Il want you in this office tomorrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock-alone. If you
don't come I'll send for you. Under
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21
THE SOUND SLEEP

OF GOOD HEALTH
The restorative power OF sound
sleep a not be over-estimated and
any ailment that prevents 1t is a
menace to health. j. L. Southers
Eau Claire, Wis, says:-"For a long
time l have been unable to sleep
soundly nights, because of pains
across my back and soreness Of my
kidneys. My appetite wal very poor
and my general condition was much
run down. / have been taking
Foley's Kidney Pills but a short
time and nov sleep as sound as a
rock. I eat and enjoy my meals, and
my general condition is greatly i'm
proved. l can honestly recommend
Foley's Kidney Pills as / know
they have cured me-" Otis Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21

got?" He hesitated for an instant be
fore asking:
"Can l be of any help"
Murgatroyd laid down his pen and
looked up, smiling.
Now you are talking sense, Broder.
lex. Yes, You and Thorne can help
me-
"Thornel Great Scott! | never
thought of him! Why, he's the organi
zation nominee. and I'm tied up with
him! Say. honest, Murgatroyd, / can't
go back Oh him. Thorne has been
slated for that job for months"
Murgatroyd pressed a button. Mix.
ley came in on the jump.
Unlikely" began Murgatroyd.
Hold onP' said Frederick. an help
you"
"Mixley," said the chief, "you a
hold those warrants until after the
next senatorial election"
Broderick gasped.
Frederick" said Murgatroyd, look
Ing him in the eye, you mean bust
ness7 You're going to back me
straightT'
Not because l want to, but because
I've got TO-" returned the politician.
at seems / must"
After a moment he said:
well, fork over, thenF
Murgatroyd smiled.
How much?"
"Thorne will spend and has spent a
lot Of money" answered Frederick,
"and you've got to-
How much will 1t takeT" a6ked
Murgatroyd.
How much have you got left?" re-
sponded Broderick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21
Ireland King
1871 A. S. H. RI

sired by Chestnut King End 1919
son of Squirrel King 973 and out o
Lady Berger 1866, by Brown Boz
Ton 726 Dam Maud Roddy 1852
Cl72 Sister of Ike) by Mambrino L.
Grand Jr 1893. Second Dam Flora
by Little Billie Denmark. Thru
Dam, daughter Of Rockaway 1900
Squirrel King 1913 was the greatest
Son OF the renowned Black Squirrel
% and was one Of the greatest show
horses and show horse sires in
the world. MambTino LIE Grand Jf.
1893 was the sire Of the great
horse Ike, while Ireland Kings 3rd
and 4th dams are Of the firm foun.
dation stock that has made the Mis-.
Souri, saddle horse so great.
ireland King is a handsome individ-
ual solid bay in color, with style,
substance and action equal to that
OF his grand sires and they were the
sensational horses Of their days and
produced the sensational horses of
the world.
ireland King is good enough to
breed the best registered saddle
mares in Missouri to and the say
Ing goes: Likeness begets like.
ness" then bring your best mares
and raise a colt that will do to com.
pete with the world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21

Imminent and plasters may relieve
it;
They won't cure 1t.
Backache means sick kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kid
ney ills.
Mexico people prove this.
Read a case of It:
d. A. Wilson, ST., N. Washington
street, Mexico. Mo-, says: about
fifteen years ago my back was in
jured and after that / suffered Sc
verely from a weakness and lame
nes In my loins. My kidneys were
also affected by the injury and the
kidney secretions passed irregularly
AS soon as | began to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills, ] procured a box from the
Smock Drug Co, and Improved in
a short time"
Mr.. Wilson gave the above state
ment on May 2S, 1908, and on Nov.
10, 1908, he added: 81 still think
highly Of Doan's Kidney Pills. l
take pleasure in again endorsing
them as a remedy that lives up to
the claims made for st."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster ilburn Co., Buffa-
10, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name -Doan's-
and take no substitute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21
NOTICE.

NotAce is hereby given that kua
of administration on the estate !
William l.. Harper, decni
were granted to the undengk
March 10, 1910, by the POhg
Court OF Audrain County, Misss
All persons having claims agds
said estate are required to eIbN
them for allowance within one y
after the date of said Letters OF y
may be preeluded from any bas
of said estate, and if such ehs
be not exhibited within two 70
from this date of publication y
shall be forever barred.
w. w. Harper,
4-4t Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-04-21

THE Hon. E. w. Stephens, presi-
dent of the Columbia Commercial
Club, stated at the Democratic edi-
tors banquet, Friday evening, that
Columbia was ready to supplement al
that Mexico did for the electric line
and that when the time came that
city would do its part toward the
Mexico. Santa Fe and Perry Trac.
ton Co.'s success.