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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
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The Metz Murder Case.

Uniontown Standard]
March court opens next Monday
and continues five weeks, making
seven consecutive weeks of court, be
ginning February 18th and ending
April 5. 4 large attendance is eX-
pected next week, as three murder
cases will probably be tried, though
five ought to be- 1t will be remem-
bcred there are five untried homicide
cases on the docket, some of which
have been hanging since last Sep
TENDER, and all of which were with us
at the December term. September
court was not yet over until w. j.
Stewart shot and killed Cooper Percy
at Dawson. He was put in Jail
at once and it was supposed he
would be tried at December court,
but he stated he hadn't time to get
ready for trial, though he engaged
counsel the next day after he was
jailed. Thus the county has been
boarding him ever since, about 100
days, at 80 cents day. A few days
afterwards Mike Metz killed his
cousin Rocco Cossidenti in Spring
hill township, but when December
came around he, too, was unprepared
for trial and so he was likewise plac-
on the free rations so cents a day
list. So with the three colored men
charged with the murder of the Hun
garian at Leith in October.
1t is supposed the above parties
will all be tried at March court.
The Stewart trial will be first, and
will be called either on Monday
afternoon or Tuesday morning. 1t
was feared that the Morgantown
witnesses if the Cossidenti case
would not come back to testify, as
the witness fees allowed them when
here in December did not pay their
expenses. But the court has since
granted them an additional allow
ancc and they are all expected back.
Without them, the case against
Metz could not be made out.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
The Lewis County Court House
burned.

The Lewis county court house
at Weston was entirely destroyed by
fire ON the 23d ult. The fire was
discovered in the cupola between 8
and 10 o'clock in the evening, and is
supposed to have been the work of
an incendiary. The building was
insured for $4,000 which will per-
haps cover all losses. The records
and papers were all saved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Andrew Ritz. Esq, has been APP
pointed local Inspector of Hulls at
Wheeling. II will be remembered
that George W. Shouse was recently
appointed to that position but that
he died suddenly on the very day of
his appointment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Our county roads are in an almost
impossible condition, and bid fair to
remain SO, The man that will be
the means of doing away with the
mud pixies, will have monument
erected over his tomb MS high as
Washington s.-Tvler Democrat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

News was received in the city yes
terday, says Wednesdays HtetH
gencer of the death of Mrs. Cleri-
mond s. Harrison, who for number
of years was a well known resident
of this city. This sad event occurred
early yesterday morning at the resi-
dence of her son, Captain George w:
Harrison, of the w. Va, G. d L.
Railroad, in Piedmont, where the
deceased was making her home
Mrs. Harrison was born at Morgan
town. November IL, 1918, and was
therefore in her 73d year. When
girl her parents removed to this city,
where she was married TO George
Harrison. They lived here for
number of years, and both were well
and favorably known to the older
citizens of the present day. Mrs.
Harrison was a sister of $. ID. Wood
row, who for a number of years was
a merchant in this city. When MIR.
and Mrs. Harrison moved from
Wheeling they went To Cumberland,
Md, where Mr.. Harrison died in
1870, and since then Mrs. Harrison
has made Piedmont her home She
had been in failing health for some
months, but her death was FASTENED
by severe cold, contracted only u
few dav since.
She was known to all who had the
pleasure Of her acquaintance as a
lady possessing a sweet, benevolent
and charitable disposition; was a
loving mother, adorcd by her chill
dren, and was Il devout member of
the Episcopal church. Her brother,
Mr.. Woodrow, four sons, one daugh
ter, fifteen grandchildren and four
great grandchildren survive her.
Mr. Sam B. Harrison, of the Nc
Lure House, this city, is one of the
sons. He was sommoned to his
omother's bedside last week and wa
there when she passed away. Both
he and his brother, Captain Harri
son, will have the warm sympathy
of their numerous friends, both here
and elsewhere, in their sorrow, and
those who knew the deceased will
deeply regret her death.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
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Right He Is.

r. w. Higgingbotham, of "lmmor-
tai Springhill, was in town yester-
day on business. He thinks the
railroad should be completed from
this place to Morgantown, West Vir-
ginia.-- Upiontoru Genius Of Liber-
tn.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Hon. {. ID. Hubbard, of Wheeling.
is enthusiastically in favor Of MIR.
Blaine for the next Republican can
didatc for the Presidency. Now what
has Blaine done TO Mr.. Hubbard
that makes him hold this grudgc
against him?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Judge J. d. Blair, of Wyoming
Territory, used TO live in West Vir.
ginia. He was in Parkersburg the
other day, and this is what he said
to the people of that town;
Il am going to leave for Wyoming
in the morning. ] tell You when !
come back to Parkersburg and find
everything just as it used TO be forty
years ago, you fellows all sitting
round on store boxes, whiting and
chewing tobacco, and some one say
ing once in while in sleepy way,
Come, take somcthin', why, dod
burn it, | feel as though cant get
home fast enough, SO I'm going TO
morrow morning"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The Newburg sufferers have re-
ceived $5,996.57 in contributions,
besides many donations of clothing,
eatables, &c. Very good, but money
cannot compensate them for their
losses
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

l.hc valentine nuisance was not
paid much attention to here this
year, very few of the "nawstyH kind
being circulated, SO far MS heard
from.-HaRtiRgtoR Commercial
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Incendiary fires are becoming de-
cidely too numerous in West Virgin
ia 1t would be good idea to''fire'
these incendiaries into the peniten-
tiary for about 80 years each.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Thos. A. Edison, the inventor and
wizard of Menlo Park" has been
bewitched at last. Last Wednesday
he welded Miss Nina Miller, of
Akron, Ohio. She seems to have
learned the trick of manipulating
wires and batteries very successfully,
also.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

what Our Exchanges Have 90
Say ON various Subjects.

IL Treasurer Thompson is really n
candidate for Congress in this dis
trict he will make it entertaining for
somebody in Cabell, Wayne and
Lincoln 0rkersburg Sentinel.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Indians can't be postInasters, but
they still have the glorious privilege
of scalping General Crooks men.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

We have great need just now of
the Mikado's Lord High Execu
toner. Politicians are getting
ripe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Rev. George c. Wilding, formerly
of this State, is very successful in
his ministerial work at Monmouth,
Illinois, where he is now located.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Washington correspondents know
the secret of greatness. They make
assertions one day and contradict
them the next.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The working mans worst enemy
is the scheming, nickel-plated poll
tician who claims to be his best and
only friend.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

IT will not disappoint you. 1t is
the best article known for purifying
the blood and building up the health
and strength. For 25 years erysipe-
las broke out in blotches on my face.
] found no cure until used Parker
Tonic two years ago. It is the med
icinc for NEE. G. III.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Read the article in this issue
headed "Old Monongalia Academy
1t is full of interest and you will
like it..
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

There ought to be Grant mon
ument in Washington, and it is a
proper thing for Congress to erect,
provided the work isn't given to a
blacksmith who happens to have
influence. - fRtcUigoRcer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Fayette county, Pa, no longer
wears the belt for murders and mis-
cellaneous ''cussedness." Wood coun-
ty, this State, takes the lead in all
such dclectable amusements. Every
ten year-old lad down there is armed
to the teeth with whiskey and pop
punS.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Miss Chamberlain, the famous
beauty, has returned to her home in
Cleveland after conquering all the
beefy hearts in old England, includ-
ing that of His Royal High Rakish
ness, the Prince of Wales. We may
look out for excursion tickets to
Cleveland at half fare.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

1t was reported that General Cecil
Clay, of West Virginia, was to be
removed from his position in the
Department of Justice at Washing
ton, but this proves to be mistake.
He was soldier, gallant and brave,
and lost an arm in the service. He
is likely to be retained. There are
many removals which should he
made before his turn comes,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
At ,
Steam Job Printing.
OUR jon DEPARTMENT.
is oNR or rHR
BEST EQUIPPED IN the STATE.
GENERAL Wtal q AL KINDS
EXECUTED ON SHORT NoTIcE
IN THE-
B E = IT = It " l. Is
BEST EQUIPPED IN the STATE.
GENERAL wax q AL guss
B E = IT = II " l. L.
PERSONALITIES.
Some Remarks About Prominent
West virginianS,
Living and Dead, ln and Out Of
the state.

Col. b. H. Oxley, of the State Au
ditors office, is candidate for State
Senator from the 9TH district.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The Great Council Improved Or
der of Red Men" met in solemn con
clavc the other day, in Wheeling.
They elected one another Great
Sachem," Great Junior Sycamore, p"
Keeper of Wampum, @Guard of
Forest "Great Mishinnewa,'" and
other heathenish things. 1t is not
so reported, but we suppose they
danced the war-dance around the
camp fire while their squaws were at
home chopping wood to keep the lit
tie pappooses from freezing. If they
had used the tomahawk and scalping
knife freely on one another an anX-
ious world would have felt resigned.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Labor strikes don't pay. In 80
out of every 100 such cases the
strikers get the worst of the bargain
But as long as there are socialistic
cranks to act as leaders there will
be men foolish enough to follow.
The strike down in the Pennsylvania
coke region illustrates very. forcibly
\what We mean. Somebody has fig
tlred up the losses and find that they
asnounty to about 100000 On one
side are the losses to the syndicate
and operators. At the beginning of
the strike there were being shipped
from the region 900 cars of coke per
day, a total of Is, 900 tons, which, at
the selling price, $1.20 per ton,
amounts to $4,000. The syndicate
charges 10 cents per ton for selling
the coke for the operators, which
amounts to l,500 per day, leaving
for the operator $4,000. 1t costs
the operator 95 cents per ton to make
the coke, and the difference between
95 cents ton and ST.. 10, the selling
price, is ~, $50 per day ON the entire
shipment. In the 30 days the syn
dictate has then lost $4,000 and the
operators $67, 900, grand total of
$4,000. On the other side an
amount of money has been lost that
at the new rate of wages it will take
the men many months to recover.
Some 1900 men were affected by
the strike. The average daily wages
throughout the whole region is X1.4l
per day. This based on Is ovens a
week at So cents each for drawers,
80 wagons at n cents for diggers,
Is cents car for forkcrs, $l.25 per
day fog laborcrs and $l.50 per day
for drivers, track-layers and work
men of that class. Taking the H.
600 men men at $l.41 per day, the
daily loss has been $l6,020, and for
the 30 days 1907 1900. There are in
the region $500 houses, the average
rent Of which is 1888 each per
month, making total Of Slb,S25,
which makes a grand total OF the
~ =. 4E09 f0k aud
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

In Berkeley county they lynch
criminals. In Monongalia we give
them chrome.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.

Supt. Vandervort stepped in upon
us very unexpectedly Monday morn
ing, but we were glad to see him and
were very sorry he could not stay
longer. He pronounced our school
doing excellent work, and said we
have a good, energetic teacher, eulo-
gized the school very highly, and
after a short stay went to another
part of his field of labor.
Married, at the residence of the
brides father, VIM. Hess, February
Dist, by Rev. Mr.. Rymer, bud"
Berry and Miss Belle Hess.
Uncle Billy Frum is better
Sam Frum's little son, Fred, is
quite i'll at this writing.
Mrs. James Dent, Mrs. Eliza Hess
and Michael Sheets are all suffer
ing severely with violent colds.
VIM. Wells has moved into the
house recently vacated by Wesley
McMillen.
Mrs. jSallie Lewellen was on a visit
to her fathers last week.
Mr.. VIM. Crowl was stricken last
week with another stroke of paralysis
but is better.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

Hon. Il. II. Carskadon, of Keyser,
has taken out a patent on a travel
ing cap which he has invented 1t
is the ordinary travelling cap made
with rubber sack the size of a
large money purse, inserted between
the lining and outer material of the
hinder part of the cap, with the
mouth of this sack extending up to
and ending in an ornamental metal
button valve in center of the top of
the cap, by which the sack is inflated
so as to cover all the back part of
the head. Its elasticity makes it
softer than 'downy pillows are, It."
yielding as it does, like spring, to
the slightest Earring or oscillation
of the car, steamboat, stage, etc, and
when not in use as pillow, by ex-
pulsion of the air it is instantly re-
duced to the usual size and appear.
ance of the ordinary travelling cap
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

People who have any desire to try
the glorious climate of California
can 80 there at present for a com
parativcly small sum. But the
point at which most people will
stick is the uncertainty about what
it will cost to get back. - Pttsbnrg
DisPatch.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
Granville.

GRANVILLE, Feb. 23.-On account
of the death of Mr. Aquila Martin
our literary society did not meet on
the 18th. The following was the
program which was carried out the
18th, viz:
Select reading--Sissie Sheets, "A
Woman's Question; Ida Dawson,
Better Than Gold" Recitation
Belle Ridgway and Clarence Ridg-
way; Essay-Maria Hare; Reading
Eta Ridgway, Friendship; Ora
tion-A. S. Barker, Life; Alex.
Lawson, Education" Debatc-to
affirm, John Ridgway; to deny,
Charlie Finnell; Question-resolved,
That there should be six instead of
four months school in our common
schools. Decided in favor of the
affirmative. The society adjourned
to meet March 9TH. Our exhibition
will be given on the 4th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The past few days have brought
forth from their winter quarters the
''drones' that infest our town bee
hive, and every available box and
other arrangements suitable for seats
were made use of by these self same
'dronesn while they warmed them
selves and thawed out in the
genial warmth of the sun. We have
no doupt the shopkeepers and mer-
chant hailed the delightful weather OF
last week with grateful hearts, as it
relieved them for the time being of
their behind the-stovc loafcrs.-
Woyncsburg Republican.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The Devil got one vote for Con
stable, at the late election in Union
town. Rather tough on the old chap
to be classed among EN-, isn't it?-
Greensboro Grdphic.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06
1hs Yss' 2smiuisu.


The circulation Of the NEW DOMINION is
larger now than at any lime since il was
ostab ished, and, as an advertising medium,
It can not be excelled.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

If the Huns persist in kicking
when the other strikers have gone to
work it would be good time to
bounce them from the coke region.
The people want peace Union
tora Standard
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The lower districts of Wood coun-
ty voted against the railroad sub
scription. There are dark places on
this continent as well rs in Africa
Wetzel Democrat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

We would rather 20 to Heaven
with tambourinc crowd than go
to hell with so-callcd or self-styled
iniidel.--Huatingtoa Republican.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

The postal department is a pretty
big institution. 1t will take S5i, 326,
5SS to run it next year; u sum that
was not reached for the entire ex-
penditures of the Government until
1855. Not so much money was re-
quired in any year of the war of 1872
or the Mexican war.-Pittsburg
Post.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-03-06

And now we are told that Judge
J. NJ. jackson is still candidate
for Congress. This is important
news, if true. State JourRoi.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-05
HE WILL HONOR AND OBEY
The Law, So Solomon EdwardsEs'.'
capes the Penalty for U. q.

Solomon Edwards, the American ForR
polygamist who was found guilty OF I'M
lawful cohabitation few days ago, ap-
peared in court this morning, and through
his attorney, J. L. Rawlins, asked to
have immediate sentence passed. Mr..
Rawlins explained to the Court that Ed
wards had lost all his property in Utah,
his saw-mill at Pleasant Valley having
been total loss; and that he had gone
with his family to Idaho to make fresh
start. His family were now there in des-
titute circumstances, and their sole sup
port depended upon Edwards ability to
get crop this spring. Mr.. Dickson had
been spoken to on this matter, and had
acquiesed in the opinion that, under the
circumstances, Edwards should receive.
the leniency of the Court.
Mr.. Rawlins' statements were confirms
ed by Mr.. Dickson, and Judge Zane pro-
ceeded to ask the prisoner the, usual
questions. Edwards acknowledged to-
the Court that he had determined toshyee
with but one wife in the future, and
that he had SO lived for sew
eral years past. While Edwards was in
he midst of his explanations, Mr.. Dick
,on rose and said: "I move Your Honor,
n view of the circumstances, that judg- !:
nent in this case be suspended" The
Judge agreed to this, and Edwards was
to 60 his way rejoicing.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-05
APPEALS TO THE DISTRICT COURT
Judge Zanc Delivers an Opinion in
This Important Matter.

Judge Zane delivered his opinion this
morning in the matter of reinstating q
number OF appeal cases from the Justice s
court. The opinion holds that the prac.
tice of requiring appellants to pay jury
fees as we'll as the clerks fees in order to
get cases docketed in the District Court
was improper, as the law which made.
provision for jury fees only applied to.
civil cases. 1t further holds that when
an appellant is unable to pay the costs
incidental to taking an appeal, through
positive absence of means, he may make
affidavit to this effect, which, when fled
shall entitle the case to the same privileges
as though the costs had been paid and the
Territory would be held liable for such
amount. 1t shall be the rule, hereafter,
said the Judge, and one which 1 wish the /
clerk to note and be guided by in the fu- 1
ture, that all cases of appeal from lower
courts must file their papers with the
clerk, and within thirty days thereafter
to pay the clerks fees and whatever other
costs may be legal, barring jury fees land
a failure to comply with this shall entitle !
the cases to come up for dismissal.
In respect to the cases now before the |
court, ten days will be allowed appellants
IN which to pay costs or to file affidavits
setting forth their inability to pay such
costs, in the absence OF which the order
OF dismissal will be sustained.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-05
Holland Still ON Trial

NEW YORK, March 5.-The trial of James
L. Holland for the murder of Tom Dayi,
was resumed to-day. Holland was recalled
10 tne stand by the prosecution, and his
ofoss-examlnation continued, but nothing
new was S ELECTED: Captain Selden A. Day
e Un1tea States Marshal, instructor in rife
and pistol practice, testified that s.The ae
PAWS might have crawled through the
door behind Tom Davis desk after the
ss ng and removed the revolver
rom the dead mans person. Witness
nag nag gone through the aperture several times illness
an.s testlmony was received with marks of
approval in the COURTROOM. This end t1S t It
t teestlmony, and the jury visited the scene of of
tae tragedy, and upon their return the court t
r,a mrs. Neylson, handsome woman. for
and Sbe ~ d1e a1, Texas, came into court
few minutes. 'nano 1or
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-05
Suing for Damages.

The case in which Mr.. F. d. Gift is
made the defendant, in connection with
the accident resulting from his horse
breaking loose and running away some
Two years ago, was tried in court to-day.
1t VIII be remembered that little girl
named Griffiths was knocked down and
badly hurt-or at least it was thougbt 50
by Mr.. Cliffs runaway horse. and the
parents of the child brought suit to r..
cover damages. Mr.. Cliff had left his
horse and buggy in front of the Cliff
House, and the animal became fright.
ened and tore up Main street and west
ward along Second South, where at the
crossing it ran over little Miss Grifiths
Mr.. Cliff at once provided physician and
paid him $50 for three visits. 1t was NOT
thought that the child had sustained anv
serious injuries, at least the doctor
thought not, but it would appear from the
evidence that she was really hurt very
badly. and has developed what is claimed
to be form or spinal curvature. and is
otherwise injured. The evidence was
brought out in full to-day and it was ex-
pected the case would 60 to the Jury be-
lore adjournment.