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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

| o. Trial fsr the Murder u WfIliam
hcCansland.


waynesburg Democrst
George Clark, lack Taylor and
Hen Clark stand convicted Of the
crime Of numbering VIM McCaus
land In order to secufe sum Of
money he was supposed to have upon
his person. That Mr.. McCausland
was thus murdered and robbed is a
fact beyond dispute. 1t is also be-
yond dispute that a verdict of 'mur
der in the first degree has been
found against three poor men who
are supposed 10 have carried cut a
plot laid fof the purpose Of robbins
and numbering the innocent drover.
James Neff is now on trial for com
plicity in the same crime.
On Monday morning Of last week
James Neff was brought into open
Court and arraigned for participation
in the crime of the murder of VIM.
McCausland. Mr.. Neff is man OF
means, being worth from eight to
ten or twelve thousand dollars, hav-
ing. 50 ne are Informed, mortgage,l
his farm for some $4,000
The entire PANEL Of so jurors was
exhausted last week, only 8 jurors
being secured out of the lot Forty
more men were sent for on Saturday
last, to appear before the Court at
10 o'clock on Monday morning of
this week. Notice was also sent to
the so jurors who had already been
summoned to appear that their pres
cnce would not be needed
On Monday the jury was secured
and is now sitting on this important
case.
r +. Downcy, Esq, who is an able
and honest Attorney. outlined the
case for the Commonwealth Oh Tues
day morning. Mr.. Downey spoke for
about an hour, and the closest atten-
was paid to each word, the prisoner
listening with the evident desire of
catching every word. The presenta-
tion of the case by Mr. Downey was
looked upon by both sidesas au able
one. He stated that the Common
wealth would show that Nef had
manifested interest in McCausland's
return, had been near the scene of
the murder at the time gifts commits
sion. had knowledge of things con
nccted with the murder before he
had opportunity to learn it from
other sources, etc.
Nellie Gray, Frank Ewart, sylvia
nus Arcford and others gave testi-
mony almost word for word as it
has already been presented to our
readers in each Of the other three
trials, showing how Mr. McCausland
came up on the boat, landed, started
up the McCann's ferry road, passed
Ewart, was found by Arcford, etc,
etc. DR.. Grow tcstifies as to the
wounds and finding of papers, peck
ct book and other items. Loll Smith
also testified to the same as on for.
mer occasions.
In fact we believe Mr.. Marshall
was willing rather than spend time
on this part, to admit the statement
of the finding of the dead body and
effects, and TO 90 at once to the mat
ter in hand of finding the guilt or in
nocencc of the prisoner.
LATER.-Sincc the above was put
in type Ncf's trial has been conclud-
ed. the jury bringing in verdict of
murder in the first degree and he
will suffer the extreme penalty OF
the law.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

ALL grades Of ]. p. Thomas 4
Sons celebrated fertilizer on hand
and for sale by A. F. Lawhead At
Morgantown, w Va. 42O-6.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27
Fashions Freshest Fads.

A young Morgantown lady came
into the New DOMINION Office last
Saturday and said she would like to
learn newspaper reporting. We in
quired as to her qualifications and
she said that she knew nearly all
the society news of the town and was
pretty well versed in the matter of
fashions. We asked her il she could
give us in her own language few
brief notes on the very latest fashions
which had yet not appeared in the
monthly fashion books and farm pa
pers, and if she could to sit right
down and try it and if we could see
a Morgantown girl dressed in any
manner according to her directions
she could sit regularly at the society
editors desk. She sat down, grasp
ed pencil and we were surprised to
see how rapidly her thoughts were
indited on the fine scented paper
used in this office Her pencil was
piled with great rapidity also and
the girl either has remarkable
memory or else got up these brief
points out of her own shapely head.
She handed us the following after
having been seated but four minutes
by Dorsey Stine's watch:
Green in all its shades is again in
high favor.
Ribbon embroideries appear on
some of the richest spring evening
gowns.
Tulle dipped IN silver or in gold is
the latest fancy fabric for bali gowns.
Grape cloth, not Grape, is the pre-
ferred mourning dress fabric of
English women.
Steel embroidery is used on fine
crepe de chine CONNECTIONS as we'll as
on cloth gowns.
Quantities of bordered wooden
stuffs for early spring wear flood the
dry goods counters.
Yokes will again be in vogue for
summer frocks Of muslin, percale,
nainsook and cambria.
The challies of this spring are
really old fashioned mousselines de
laine or wool muslin.
Extremely long skirts for little
girls from 3 to Z years have fallen
into disfavor, and now the limit is
just graceful distance below the
knee.
In the square cut waist for little
ones, lappels are brought up over
the shoulders. In each Of these are
worked button holes, through which
is drawn the ribbon shoulder knots.
Girls who want to attract atten-
tion may now wear bracelets of lcath-
er an inch and half broad, with a
small watch fitted into one side OF
themSand somesdangling ornament
hanging from airing in the stem.
The latest novelty in girdles con-
sists Of one of silken rope wound
many times around the waist, until
it forms a wide belt. Then the ends
are knotted aud fall in staight lines,
broken by knots and terminating in
tasscs almost to the bottom of the
skirt on one side.
The long red redingotc of the com
ing summer is called a lace cloak,
but it is really directory redingotc
with angel sleeves, belt, collar and
cuffs of gold and black galloon when
it is OF black lace, and an abundance
of black ribbon sash draperics in the
back.
A great boon to the busy mothers
is the material in white goods that
comes with its edge already turned
and stitched in simple designs
or in odd and unique blocks. This
is most certainly labor saving age
Manufacturers are wise enough to
see that this is just what~is needed
in this hurrying, scurrying period in
which we live.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27
The Truth I'm n Ma tsh e II.
Martinsburg Statesman.

While honest Grover Cleveland
remained at the head of the govern
ment and allowed thousands of Re-
publicans to keep their places, how
meek and submissive they we're and
how they prayed for civil service to
continue, but as soon as Mr.. Harri-
son was installed they howled them
selves hoarse, crying kick the Dem
Gratis outr' Their greed for office
is disgrace to the country
STRAW mating, any price or style
at r. PickenpauQh's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

Our neighbor, Fairmont, has put
two taps on her heels since she got
free bridge.
She is an inch taller. She steps
high. She whisks her skirts and
strides along with her head awry
and her eyes asquint, looking scorn-
fully over one shoulder in the direc-
tion of Morgantown.
On the wings of the southern
breeze we catch such sarcastic NUT
tering as, ''don't you wish you
couldr' "Scratch the moss off your
back!' PAY your TOLL" .Swim
the river!' Come up and take
prominade! DC, &c"
All right, neighbor, weir looking
at ye.
When you've worn the soles off
your last brogans in promenading
your free bridge, and you can't find
anything else to admire about your
Anticipated village, you can jump
into skifr, if you can't borrow your
passage on our railroad, and float
down here, and we'll take you ride
on one Of our palace steamers, and
being as you are fond of promenad-
ing when its free, we'll walk you
around our beautiful illuminated
streets and let you bask awhile in
our gas light; then we'll walk you
up and down our Black Bottle Rail-
road, bin as that is made for walkin';
and then we'll walk you across our
; bridge and let you pay toll for a va
riety; and if you are still in need of
exercise you can then walk home
and continue your promenade over
your free bridge. There's nothing
near about us, neighbor We want
to ovate you on your free bridge.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

The extra session of the Legisla-
ture will, it is understood, be con
vened by Gov. Wilson June l.
There will be plenty of work for the
body to perform, noteworthy OF
which will be some amendments ia
the election laws and some railroad
legislation of the r. p. Chew kind.
At Charleston, on the 23d inst, the
gnbernatorial contest committee will
meet, and the result Of its delibera-
tions will be heard at the June SEES
sion, when Judge Fleming will be
declared Governor of this common
wealth. That's as sure as slack
water next fall
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

The lntelligencer says: "An ap.
plicant for a fourth-class postofIict
feels firstclas when he gets it." II
might be added that an applicant
for a first class postoffice feels fourth
class, or worse, when he doest get it
and the number Of people who feel
that way constitutes large major
~ Of the Republican party just al
present.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27


Three thousand fourth-class post
masters have been appointed by AS
sistant Postmaster General Clarkson
since he assumed his Office. You
can almost hear the dull, sickenine
thud of his guillotine here in Mon
ohgalia.
From all parts of the country
come reports of the organization OF
permanent Democratic clubs and
Tariff Reform Societies. In connec-
ton with this it may also be stated
that reports of Democratic victories
and Democratic gains, wherever
elections have been held, have follow
ed the news of the organization OF
these clubs. The one is a natural
result of the other. Let the Demo.
Gratis of Monongalia follow the good
example set them by their brethren
elsewhere.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-04-27

a.
If President Harrison e the kfhd
or = nah that Sc bal BseB represent
ed 10 Ss-sa h5hest and sincere per
noe be should lose no time in send.
ing marked copies Of his letter OF ac-
ceptance and Inaugural Address ic
the heads Of departments, and re-
questing them TO use his declarations
therein as guide to their oilicial
action.
In his letter Gen. Harrison said
In appointments to every grade
and department, fitness and not party
service should be the essential and
discriminating test, and fidelity and
efficiency the only sure tenure o.
Office. Only the interests Of the pub
lie service should suggest removals
from Office.
And in his Inaugural Address the
President proclaimed that
Heads Of departments, bureaus
and all other public officers having
any duty connected Herewith will
be expected to enforce the Civil-Scr
vice law fully and without evasion
Secretary Of the Interior Noble
said on Monday
In making removals and appoint
ments Republicans will get all The
favors. 1t may just as we'll he IN
derstood a. the outset that the De
partment is not TO he conducted fol
the benefit of Democrats.
This proclamation by the Secre
tary is in fat contradiction to the
words of the President. The iuevita.
BILE inference is that the interior
Department in general and the Pen
sion Bureau in particular are to b,
conducted for the exclusive benefit
Of Republicans, though the Demo
Gratis pay their share of the taxes
and earn their proportion Of the pen.
sions.
President Harrison said that
Fidelity and efficiency should he the
only sure tenure of office" Score
tary Noble says in effect that these
qualities are of no avail and that the
Democrats will all have to GO"
Who is RAINING this Administer
ton? And is Benjamin Harrison
with his prayers and his piety, TO bt
added TO the list Of politicians who
promise one thing to get Office and
do another thing when they have Sc
cured it?-N. Y. World.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-10-20
THE SUNDAY MORNING NEWS OCTOBER 20 1889

taken down half dozen volumes this
afternoon, and had glanced casually at
them, she took down the "Dod Chat
ting to the widow meanwhile. minute
suficed her to find what she wanted
There, among other particulars, she read
as follows: James Bevan Fitz-Julian
Gascoigne, fifth Earl of Chestnut Born
49,, succeeded to the title 49,. Bel
took Park, Northumberland; Marish
House, Essex; No. IS Trevanion Square.
London" The words danced before
Margery's eyes for moment or two;
then, with gentle suspiration. she shut
up the volume and put it back in its
place.
Seeing. however, that one cannot be
too sure of ones facts in matters of i'm
portance, Margery wrote next day to
Johnny Transom, son of the late DIR.
Transom, of Whiteapple, Margery's play
fellow in days gone by, and at present a
bank clerk in London, asking him to OBJ
tain for her portrait of Lord Chestnut
and forward it with as little delay as
possible She was quite aware that
there was nothing in the world Johnny
wouldn't do to please her.
Four days later the likeness--a cabinet
size half length photograph-came to
hand Johnny wrote that he had had
some difficulty in obtaining it, Lord
Chestnut not being much of public
character; but there it was. Any doubt
as to the personality OF. "Mr. Gascoigue'
which might have fingered in the mind
of either the rector or his daughter was
now dispelled.
Since then, as already stated. a month
had gone by.
II have presentiment that Mr.. Gas
coigne will propose tomorrow, or. at
the latest, the day after" said Margery
to her father. HE has been on the see
saw for the last week"
"You will refer him to me, as mat
ter of course?"
Pardon me, papa, but | don't think
shall do anything of the kind.
The rector stared at her aghast. But,
surely, you are not going to reject himl"
"No, am not going to reject him;
but, all the same, l am not going to refer
him to you"
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-10-20

81 hardly know how I can manage TO
do that, BECAUSE
but you must manage it. Pm going
to be married tomorrow forenoon, and
| want you to act as my mamma for
this occasion only"
Mrs. Jenrick Topped her ample pro
portions into the nearest chair, and sat
staring at Margery for some moments
without speaking.
$50 you have made up your mind to
become Mrs. Gascoigne, " she said at last.
Margery nodded and smiled.
"of course I've not kept my eyes shut
Continued on Seventh Page.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-10-20

HY, papa, you
, look as thorough
ly wet through
as If you b a d
been dragged
through the riv-
er. Do m a k e
h a ste and get
your clot h Q 3
changed"
"All in good
time, my dear.
You Dug hit to
know of old that
I'm impervious
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-10-20
his apnearance.

Mr.. Gascoigne at table looked as
other men look; he sat quite as high
as his host, and his shoulders were
nearly as broad, but had any one
peeped under the table they would have
seen that the toes of his tiny dress shoes
barely touched the ground. His features
were good, and by many of the opposite
sex he was doubtless considered an emf
nently handsome man. His nose was
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
HER SOLDIERS HIGH MORAL FORCE.
VIII Make the FatherIand Too Strong
To Be Attacked.
Count WaIdersee Would Secure
Peace by military Prowess.
Michael Davitt Finishes His :Speeef
and Receives Compliment.

BERLIN. October 31.-In an interview with
a newspaper correspondent yesterday Count
Waldersee, chief of the staff of the German
army, said: "Tbat desire war is nonsense.
have only one wish. that we may be so
strongly organized that our enemies may lose
all desire to attack us. I.know war well
enough to be convinced that as an honest
man must have the wish, not alone in the
interest of the Fatherland, but in that of the
whole world, only to look upon it as a last
resort. Therefore. if think it can be avoid
ed 1 consider it to be my duty to do all in my
power to prevent it. Should Providence.
however, send us war, 1 should have the
greatest confidence in being able to carry out
the task confided to me. l know the self
sacrificing spirit of the Germans, and with
what confidence they would follow their ca
pable and energetic young Kaiser. / know
our army, too. and am sure that 1t is inferior
in efficiency to any other. Other nations
may initiate our tactical forms and our
weapons, but not our moral qualities. High
moral force-that is the principal element Of
strength in the German army. Our alliances
add to our strength, and are, at any rate, a
strong guarantee of peace. But am also
sure that the power Of Germany. held in one
strong hand and directed by one firm will. is
strong enough to confront coalition alone,
with good hope of success"
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
OFFICE HOLDERS HAVE THEIR RIGHTS,
Which the Civil Service CommIs-
sioners VIII See Observed.
Steamships Wanted to Garry Our
Goods to the Samoan Islands.
Colombia Awaiting the Arrival Of the
Lively Yankee Drummer.

WASHINGTON, October 3l.-Mayor Thomas
N. Hart Of Boston, Mass. recently ad-
dressed communication to the Civil Service
Commission asking what part the members
of the civil service may properly take in
practical politics. In reply. the Commission
says: beyond the prohibition as to politi-
cal assessments the civil service act and
rules confer no authority or duty upon the
Commission to interfere in the conduct Of
office holders. The Commission has no part
in removals except where the removal is
made for reasons forbidden by the act and
rules. The system does not impair the legit-
innate and salutary activity of parties or
abridge the right of officials to vote and free
ly express their opinions. AS to where the
precise line dividing the proper and improper
participation of Office holders aud public
servants in party politics is to be drawn,
must evidently be left to the discretion OF
the President and appointing officers"
The Commission has sent a reply to a
query of clerk in the New York post office
who asked whether political contribution
made at the request Of the secretary of a
political committee would be in violation of
the law, and whether if person was de-
graded or dropped from the service for not
would investigate the matter. The Commls-
| sion in reply, says: "The act and rules do
not prohibit a contribution by Office holders
| for political purposes. The Commission will
| investigate and report concerning any dis
missal or degradation Of any person In the
rank or compensation because he has given
| or withheld any contributions of money or
other valuable things for any political pur-
pose."
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
GOT THE WORST OF 1T.
A Horse Trade Which Was Followed
by Legal Difficulties.

FARMINGToN, October 81. - Monday
Deputy Sheriff Gould arrested John Cum
ningham of New Vineyard charged with
stealing horse belonging to Frank Chap
man of New Vineyard from the pasture of
Edward Parker also of New Vineyard.
Cunningham had his trial before Judge
Chandler, Tuesday, in the Municipal Court.
County Register of Probate Richards
appeared in behalf of the prisoner and de-
monstrated conclusively that Cunningham
hired the horse of Chapman to go to Madrid
and was told by Chapman to trade the horse
if he could get chance for larger one.
In following out these instructions he
traded twice and got a good horse the first
time but in the second swap he was badly
cheated. The poor fellow felt so badly
about his bad trade that he took the horse
back to the party he had him of and tried
to get him to change back again. The man
would not do it, and so Chandler left the
.'old plug" right there. for it was not worth
leading back.
Then he had nice long walk home, and
went right to Chapman and offered to pay
for the horse as soon as he could earn money
enough. Judge Chandler acquitted the
youth,
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
CALLED THE PREACHER A LIAE
Troops Ordered Out to Make Peace
Between Catholics and Protestants.

TOPEKA, Kan. October 81. - Adiutant
General Roberts was asked today to send a
detachment of militia to Axtell, Marshall
county, to quell riot. He ordered out Co.
G, Third Regimeat, at Marysyille, and they
left ON the first train for the scene Of the
trouble. Axtel is town yof about 700 peo-
pie, settled largely by Catholics: Wednes:,
day evening Methodist minister named
johnson, who had been holding revival
meetings, began an attack upon the Catholic
church. Several Catholics present became
offended, and one called him liar. john
son continued his remarks, and four men
rushed to the pulpit, and taking the preacher
by the collar they threw him down. The
pulpit was surrounded by an angry mob and
a general row ensued. The Catholics sue
ceeded in throwing the preacher and two
Others out of the house. Four of the Catho-
lies were arrested and put in the city prison.
This enrage1 the Catholic population, and
they organized this morning to assist their
imprisoned associates. The town Of st.
Bridget, few miles distant. is settled en-
tirely by Catholics, and 1t is reported that
the whole town is organizing to go to the
rescue of the Axtel Catholics. The mayor
saws he is powerless to control the mob, and
fears conflict between the two elements.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
RAILWAY MATTERS.
The Concord Road to Save Money
by Building a New Track.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H. October 3l.-lm-
mense amounts of freight, consisting of coal,
lime, cement, pig iron, and railroad ties are
received here yearly, consigned to the Con-
cord railroad for Manchester, Concord and
other inland cities. In order to reach the
main track of the Concord road, from the
company's wharyes, the cars have been
obliged TO travel over about half mile of
Boston Il Maine railroad track, and the Con-
cord road has been obliged to pay five cents
per ton on the cars. loaded or light, amount
Ing from $4,000 to $4,000 yearly. For a
long time the Concord road directors have
had several plans in view, owing to the COM
plications between that road and the Boston
& Maine for a transfer of this business.
Last week the Concord directors visited this
city and inspected the property belonging to
the company in this city, and also examined
a new route, whereby the coal would not be
carried over the Boston S Maine branch
They have adopted route, and if the track
is built it is estimated that it will effect an
annual saving of $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-01
GEN ERAL NEWS.

The Pan-American delegates were in
Springfield, Ill, yesterday and visited the
tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
1t is reported that the railroad system of
the Island of Jamaica has been sold To a
syndicate of Americans.
U. S. S. Galena went ashore in the swash
channel. New York harbor, yesterday morn
ing, but was foated at noon.
The New England party that visited Fort
Payne, Alas. and Denison, Tex, last week
left, it is said, over $500, 900 in those towns.
Eleven hundred dollars reward has been
ofiered for the conviction of the incendiaries
VINO haye been at work in the Vicinity of
FRANK Hanlon was sentenced at Dover, N.
D., yesterday morning, to sixty days in Jail
and TO pay the costs for stealing an umbrella
wednesday from Mrs. Foss.
Andrew Sinclair. an old soldier bound fol-
T0gus, Me-, fell out of his hearth on board
the Sound steamer Puritan Wednesday night
and broke his neck.
-Four officers of the Iglesas revolutionary
force have been captured at Callao, Peru, en-
deavoring to gain possession Of the gunboat