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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
MRS. ELIZABETH COOMBs.
Death Of an Aged and Excellent Woman
Who Had Lived for Almost a
Century.

Elizabeth Coombs died on June
Is, 1891, at the advanced age of 95
wears. Her maiden name was Pin
dali, being cousin of Hon. James
Pindall, member of Congress of
Virginia half century ago, and a
sister of Gen. Shelby Pindall, for
merly resident of this county, who
recently died in Missouri. A sister
is still living, Mrs. Rhuhama Cresap
of Kingwood, the mother of the late
Col. c. J. 2. Cresap, of Beverly.
Elizabeth Pindall was born the 18th
day of February, 1906: and was mar
ried to Philip Coombs, in 1877, who
died in 1846. Her entire life ofmore
than 95 years was spent in this coun-
ty, her home for nearly seventy
years in the Coombs settlement in
Grant district, commonly known as
the Bend of the River" Eleven of
her children grew to manhood and
womanhood, six of whom, Mrs. Han
nah Hood, wife of Col. VIM. Hood, of
Shinnston, Pindall Coombs, John S.
Coombs, Mrs. Burbridge, mother of
j. p. Burbridge, of Dellslow, and
Mrs. Rhuhama Miller have preceded
her to that better land.
Five are still living: Mrs. DR.. p
b. Ogden and Mrs. Jackson Smith,
of Fairmont, Mrs. Rachel Willard,
of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mrs
Sisson Robinson, and Joseph G..
Coombs, of this county, all of whom
were at her bedside during her last
hours. Funeral services were held
at her late residence, ON Monday the
18th inst, and the assemblage was
composed chiefly of her descendants
who now number more than two
hundred, most lyliving in this and
adjoining counties.
In early life she became a member
of the ME. Church and was through
out life devout God fearing woman,
much given to the study of the Bible.
Though blind for nearly fifteen years
her mental faculties were strong and
clear to the last. Her memory was
stored with passages from the Bible,
and her conversation of late years
turned mainly to religious topics.
Her wonderful knowledge of the
Scriptures and deep religious expert
ences, were great comfort and sci
ace in her blindness and old age. A
short time before she died, she re-
peated the whole of the 23d Psalm,
"The Lord is my Shepherd" and
concluded by saying that Jesus was
her Shepherd and she wanted to see
His face. With the words "you will
miss me" addressed to her children
around her bedside, her spirit passed
into the peace of the blessed
Il
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
A MURDER MYSTERY.
The Murder Of Jacob Morgan in Tyler
County, in May 1888, to be Re.
viewed ON q Writ of Error.


viewed ON Writ of Error.
A case of considerable interest has
come up for argument in the Su-
preme Court of Appeals, its title be-
ing the State of West Virginia VS..
Mary Jane Morgan, who was convic-
ted in the circuit court of Tyler coun-
ty, on the 18th of September, 1890,
and sentenced to be confined in the
penitentiary for life, for completely
in the murder of her husband, on the
evening of May 7, 1888, at the home
of the family in Tyler county. An
Indictment was found against the
defendant at the December, 1889,
term of the Tyler Circuit Court, and
the case came to trial at the August,
1890, term and verdict of murder
in the first degree returned, the jury
directing that the punishment be
confinement in the penitentiary, and
she was accordingly sentenced to life
Imprisonment. The case comes to
the Supreme court upon writ of err
ror the exceptions being that a certain
witness was not required to take his
place with the other witnesses for
the State, at the request of counsel
for the defense; that the Court re-
fused to have the witnesses for the
State separated, but allowed them to
remain in the court room at their
pleasure; that the court erred in adj
hitting as evidence certain state
ments made by the defendant in her
sleep; and that the court erred in
not excluding certain evidence given
in behalf of the State, and as regards
exclusion of certain instructions ask
ed by the defense and other matters
deemed pertinent the defense.
The case attracted wide interest
throughout the river counties, both
by reason of the atrocious nature of
the crime as well as by the great
mystery surrounding it, and the ap-
parent absence of any sufficient mo-
tive.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
A MILLIONAIRE ARRESTED
And Brought to the U. s. Court to An
swer an Indictment
Parkersburg Journal.


Mr.. Samuel Thompson, of Browns
vile, Pa, is here to answer an indict-
ment in the United States Court.
Mr.. Thompson is prominent mill
man whose wealth is reported to be q
million and half. Among his other
possessions and properties is big
lumber mill down ON the Guyandotte
river in this State. The superintend-
ent of this mill is Harvey Leonard.
Both he and Mr.. Thompson are in
dicted by the U. S. grand jury for
constructing navigation" in the Guy
andotte river BY depositing saw dust,
slabs, ect., from the mill into the
river.
Mr. Thompson is an old gentleman
and has been ill, otherwise he would
have heen here day or two sooner.
There will be no more court until
next week, and it is not certain wheth-
er he will remain over or whether he
will fix the thing up and go back
home
His superintendent paid nomi-
nal fine.
This is one of the many timber
cases now attracting the attention Of
the U. S. Court and the timber men
Of the State
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Across the Deep, to the far West

On steamboats,, cars stage-coaches
Hosteter's Stomach Bitters is carried
as the most important item in the
materia medica of the travelling pub
lie. 1t deprives vitiated, brackish
water of its hurtful properties and
execrable flavor, counteracts the per-
nicious effects upon the stomach OF
bad or indigestible food, remedies
cramps, heartburn and wind upon
the stomach. 1t is a fine defense
against malarial disorders, mollities
the effects Of excessive heat, cold
and damp, relieves sickheadache,
and is an incompatible cure for cos
tiveness and billiousness. The ia
tigue of travel often tells most disas-
trously upon invalids and GONZALES
cents, occasionally to such an extent
as to jeopardize life. Persons in
feeble health, apprehensive of bad
effects from travel, will, if provided
with the Bitters, be far less likely to
have their fears realized.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.
MR.. c. s. EVANS PRESENTED WITH
AFINE GOLD CHAIN AND CHARM.
BY the Stockholders Of the South Nash
vile Building and Mechanics
Savings Association.
Nashville Tenn. Banner.

Mr.. G.. S. Evans, who has served as
President of the South Nashville
Building and Mechanics Saving
Association, recently resigned that
position on account of his removal
from the city, and Mr. H. j. Ehrhard
was elected in his stead. Mr. Evans
has been President of the associa-
tion since 1884 and under his man
agement five shares of maturing
stock have been paid off.
At meeting of the stockholders
of the association the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The business interests
of Mr.. c. S. Evans have demanded
his removal from the city of Nash
vile, his absence has required him
to give up the position of Presi-
dent of this association; and,
Whereas, The stockholders in gems
eral meeting assembled have unani
mously instructed the Board of Di-
rectors to express upon the min
utes and to communicate to Mr.
Evans their regret at the severance
of the relations that have for so
many years existed; therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the long service
rendered by our retiring President
in that important position, without
compensation and with valuable re-
suits TO all concerned, entities him
to our confidence and regard.
Resolved, That we part with Mr..
Evans, regretting the occasion that
compelled his removal, and trusting
that the change may be of advantage
to him.
Resolved, That the directory be
directed to communicate to Mr..
Evans these resolutions and express
ions of our esteem, and that they
request him to accept from the as
ISOLATION the gold chain and charm
which have been selected by com
mittee of the board, as a memento
of the pleasant relations and Of the
kind feelings towards him of the
board, as a memento of the pleasant
relations and of the kind feelings to-
wards him of the members Of the
association.
By order of the Board of Directors
of the South Nashville Building and
Mechanics Savings Association,
w. +. METzGER, Sect'y.
The resolutions were engrossed on
parchment and a copy sent to Mr..
Evans. The watch chain and charm
presented is solid gold. The chain
is studded with diamonds. On it's
reverse side is this inscription; &c.
S. Evans, from S. n. b. and NJ. S. A.,
1891"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
What does it Mean!

loo Doses One Dollar means
simply that Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the most economical medicine to buy
because it gives more for the money
than any other preparation. Each
bottle contains 100 doses and will
average to last month, while other
preparations, taken according to
directions, are gone in week.
Therefore, be sure to get Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Can't SwindIe the Newspaper Readers.

1t has been reliably ascertained
that out of 1S5 cases of successful
swindling throughout the state by
travelling sharpers, in various ways
by which people of the rural dis
tricts were robbed, some to the ex-
tent of thousands of dollars, only
nine or ten were subscribers or read
ers of the home county papers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

STREET Commissioner ALI Wells
has a large force of men at work
grading The north end of Spruce St.
and putting down the pavements on
same. North Spruce will soon be
one of the most desirable locations
in town. 1t is retired, the view is
grand and now the street and side
walks will make it all that can be
desired.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Pay the Printer.

When storm cavorts around your door,
And you, by light Of taper,
Sit closely by the evening fire
To read your county paper,
just think Of him whose work thus helps
To wear away the winter,
And put this question to yourself,
Have paid She printer r, *
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

The addition to Mr.. Posten's
property ON Front street (the Maha-
la Widows residence) is about
completed and will be occupied by
Prof. II. N Ogden, Mrs. widows
moving to her new house. Prof. Og.
den will move about July |.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

You can never know till you try,
how quickly dose of Ayers Pills
will cure your sick headache. Your
stomach and bowels need cleansing
and these Pills will accomplish it
more effectually and comfortably
than any other medicine you can
find
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Is Life Worth Liyings

Not if you go through the world
dyspeptic. DR.. Acker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are positive cure for the worst
forms of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flatu-
lency and Constipation. Guaranteed
and sold by j. NJ. Reed q Co.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Axes to Grind.

why don't you give this fellow
or that fellow flts?' why don't YOU
touch up this or that concern? ''1
These are questions addressed to the
newspaper man by perspns unable I'd
I aght their own battles
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

Despite the buncombe of newspa-
pers and politicians the treasury de-
felt is felt. All the June pensions
have not yet been paid. The Nc
Kinley law has caused falling off
instead of an increase in the rev.
euues.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27


They poulticed her feet and poultic-
ed her head,
And blistered her back till twas
smarting and red,
Tried tonics, elixirs, pain-killers and
salves,
(Though grandma declared it was
nothing but "narves.
The poor woman thought she must
certainly die,
Till "Favorite Prescription she
happened to try
No wonder its praises SO loudly they
speak;
She grew better at once, and was
we'll in week.
The torturing pains and distress
ing nervousness which accompany,
at times, certain forms of female
weakness, yield like magic to DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
is purely vegetable, perfectly harm
less, and adapted to the delicate or
ganization Of woman. 1t allays and
subdues the nervous symptoms and
relieves the pain accompanying
functional and organic troubles.
Guarantee printed on bottle wrapper
and faithfully carried out for many
years.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

There is comfort for the man with
prematurely gray head in Buck
ingham's Dye. because it never fails
to color an even brown or black as
may be desired.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
WOOL.

Get our prices before you
sell your wool. It will make
you money. Very truly,
HUTCHINSON& JACOBS.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

A WESTERN man, who married
his deceased wife's sister, on being
asked by q friend for whom he was
wearing morning. replied, For my
sistersin law.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
]. E. HAWTHORNE. D. D. S.
C. D. ALLEBAUGH

House painter, grainer, glazier
and paper hanger. Estimates furn-
ished on old and new work.
| guarantee the best workman
ship in everything.
Residence Walnut street.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

The re assessment commissioners
have not yet commenced their work
owing to the delay in receiving
their books and instructions. The
work will, however, begin within a
few days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
A&Sold by Druggists, 75c.

DIR. CAssELBERRY is having several
becoming improvements made to his
residence.
The finishing touches are being
put on Mrs. Mahala Widows new
residence, North end of Spruce
Street.
w. Z. ARNETT's new residence on
Spruce Street is completed and Mr..
Arnett will move into his new home
this week.
THE brick are on the ground for
the new sidewalks on the east side
of Spruce street. Thanks gentle
men of the Council.
A PROMINENT Fairmont lawyer
said to the New DOMINION: "You
have the prettiest homes, the finest
streets, the best sidewalks and more
modern convenienees than any town
in the State but your best building
lots are occupied by stables and we
had to acknowledge the corn.
Il SEE no reason" said a visitor
last evening "why it would not pay,
with the cheap water rates you have,
to put up bath house that would
accommodate twenty or thirty peo-
pie at time. A building could be
rented and the only expense would
be the building Of tank then you
know il could be used for swim
ming school for ladies a scheme that
would In itself pay besides it is a
very popular one" Yes Why not
have 4 bath house ON d large scale as
we'll as swimming school?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
Ye Ancient Maid.

We silly maid, with childish tricks,
Whose age is close to thirty-six,
Wl5o likes ali men, but most enjoys,
The company Of college boys.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

Governor Campbell, of Ohio, says
that he is confident Of success des.
pite the fierce fight that is being
made on him by some of the ring
sters in Cincinnati He anticipates
the liveliest kind of campaign and
has confidence in his ability to wipe
up the floor with his high tariff OPP
ponent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

The old cries of narrow, ignorant
and prejudiced people have lost their
effect. The people won't be gulled by
them any longer. 1t is the questions
that confront us to-day that must be
settled. Tariff, silver, wages, taxa
ton are now the living issues. The
party that handles these questions
with reference to the best interests
Of the people is the party of the flu
ture. 1t needs but an educational
campaign vigorously prosecuted to
win a signal democratic victory in
the next campaign.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

That tired feeling now so often
heard of, is entirely overcome by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives
mental and bodily strength.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

How well we remember grand
mothers attic, so fragrant with med
icinal roots and herbs! Poor old
soul, how precious they seemed to
her! And yet, one bottle Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla would do more good
than her whole collection of "harbs."
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

The whirligig of time brings about
some wonderful changes. Some peo-
pie would do well to bear this in
mind.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
IQHLTImORE & OBIO R. R.

Il Passenger trains will leave Fair
mont as follows, on and after Nov.
l6. 1890:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

NOV. l. 1890.
SOFTER Qo Merchants ony) School Books and Sta
tioney at wholesale prices.
nTERMS A trade discount of per School Books
credit days, with cash discount of for pay
ment in ten days
sNOTICE. charge Of 50 will be made all orders
packing and dayage when by freight No charge made
when sent by express.
complete Catalogue School Books application
STATIONERY.
TINE, Sixty days Discount, three per for cash.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
The Scholars Bride.
BY wAITMAN BARRIE.

The pillars of karnak have seen but a day
OF the years OF the life of his bride;
She walked her lonesome, royal way
While worlds were born and died.
She saw the Nile creep from the sands
And steal toward the sea;
And yet maiden young she stands,
And smiles for you and me.
Her name They called her Truth of old ;
Sometimes by Beauty's name,
When poets put her in their rhymes;
But they are both the same.
And knowledge oft she IS called and some
There be who call her Fame;
But, modest maiden that she is,
She answers not that name.
And scholars, poets, artists--these
Have counted it their pride
To give to her their choicest years
That they might call her Bride.
How fair she is, how wondrous fair,
No man hath ever known;
Nor will she ever be to him
In all her beauty shown;
He sees her sandaled feet but touch
The distant yellow grain,
He hears her voice among the reeds,
And in the summer rain.
Her face illumes the western sky,
And lights the books grey page;
Her touch of hand gives hope to youth
And solace to his age.
He sees her figure wrapt in clouds
Far on the distant height,
And finds her footprints in the sand
Long ages hid from sight.
She comes to him in dreams, and soothes
His tired, fevered brain,
And leads him too, alas alas
Where death and darkness reign.
But darkest death and brightest life
To him are both the same
| When she doth hold aloft her torch,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
ineurable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incur
able. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional
treatment Halls catarrh cure man
ufactured by F. J.Cheney & Co., Toll
edo,O. is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internal
ly in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials
i i
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27
F.. NJ. and p. RAILROAD.

The New Timetable took effect, Sunday
r. ie, 1890, from which date trains will arrive
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

Foo genuine hand sewcd shoes go
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-06-27

W G.. McGREw, Agent.
Morgantown, w Va.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-04
COURT CHIPS.

John w. Bent has attached the effects of
Warren Z. Reaser to satisfy promissory
note for $1,000.
The Globe Building company yesterday Sc
cured a verdict for S234.20 against NJ. L.
Graves on account Of rent.
William Rodgers g. Co. have attached the
effects of the New YORK Preserving company
to recover 500. 40 for goods sold.
Judge OTIS has filed an order denying the
application to appoint receiver of the eff
fects of Mary Wylle formerly Mary McLain
Judge Brill heard the action of Z. j. Klein
against r. j. Hill and Helen E. Brown to
quiet title. Judgment was ordered in fay or
of the plaintiff.
The action of John H. Moritz, as assignee
of John A. McAuley, against Peter Ortt was
tried before Judge Kelly. The plaintiff was
given a verdict for S503.
Judge Egan has sustained the demurrer to
parts of the amended answer in the case of
The Minnesota Type Foundry Company
against Dennis Cain.
Judge Kerr is engaged in hearing the cause
of c. ". Youngman against James Claffey ct
al. The suit was brought to recover s., 900
on time checks for street grading.
The hearing of evidence has been con-
Guided in the case OF Lufkin ct al. against
Creelman. The cause will be argued before
Judge Egan at future day after the testi-
mOny has been transcribed.
In the case of Joseph A. johnson against
Ferdinand Sandell and Others Judge Cor
nish has determined that the following
mechinics liens exist upon lot 20 block /,
of Slater's addition: One in favor of j. A
johnson for SS7.75, one in favor of Martin
johnson for so. one in favor of n. o. Null
Ter for S29.25, and the Meehinics' Building
society a lien by mortgage for S5,4N.
Judge Cornish has fled an order in the
cause of Thomas A. Abbott and William P.
Abbott against Christopher Ash and others,
in which it is decided that the Abbotts have
judgment for S2016J against Brennan Lum-
bercompany and judgment for S33l % against
Ash. 1t is held that these judgments are not
liens against the interests of James McDon-
aid, Eli "a Mcdonald, John Ireland and Fran
els Terry in the property decribed in the
COMPLAINT
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-04
WOULD-BE LIMBS OF LAW.
viii Have to Face Board OF Ex-
aminers for the Future.

aminers for the Future.
The examination of applicants to
practice law will hereafter be held
under the law passed last winter. The
law provides for a state board of ex-
aminers, che members of which are:
John w Shaw of Minneapolis president;
f. IL. Ozmun. of st. Paul, secretary; A. II
Snow, of Winona; Knute Nelson, OF Alex
andria; John q. Williams, of Duluth; ELI
Southworth. of ShaSopee. and f. j. Knox. of
jackson.
Secretary Ozmun has expressed the
opinion that the first examination will
be held in st. Paul within few weeks.
Other examinations will be held Subse-
quentIy at Minneapolis, WinOna, Man
kato, Duluth and Fergus Falls. Under
the regulations local attorneys of five
years standing will be admitted with
out examination. Students are required
to take three years course of study.
Applicants for license will be required
to produce certificate from two prac-
ticlng attorneys as to moral charac-
ter, in addition to their diplomas from a
law school. In lieu of a diploma they may
show that they have studied law three
years. In addition to general educa-
ton the applicant must pass an exam
ination in the following subjects:
The law of real property, including mort
cages conveyanees and trusts; equity
Jurisprudence; equity pleading and practice
common law; Minnesota statute law; code
pleading and practice; constitutional law;
international law; criminal law; evidence;
corporation law, including both private and
municipal corporations; contracts, including
sales. bailments, negotiable instruments;
landlord and tenant; insurance; partner
ship: agency; suretyship; frauds; damages
and liens; torts; domestic relations; execu-
tors, administrators and wills.