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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
A SMOULDERING FIRE
That May Cost the Railroad Thousands
of Dollars and Much Trouble.

SAnTHFIELD, Pa, Aug. 26.-The
railroad contractors on the State
Line are experiencing considerable
trouble from fire in the heavy fill on
the north side of the Morgan tunnel
This fire started early last fall on
this dump by hands placing it to
keep them warm while working. They
kept emptying on the smouldering
Goals what was being eXcavated from
the tunnel, much of it being coal. 1t
kept on burning and in February
Messrs. Bennett d Talbot thought
it best to cut off at each end and fill
up with pure clay, leaving a space of
an hundred feet or more to burn out
This was done at considerable eX
pense, 5000 or more extra work to
the contractors. 1t was generally be-
lieved that when the fire consumed
the coal in this space the clay sec
tion would prevent its further spread
in the fill. No one thought of fire
lurking there, as the smoke had
ceased and all signs of fire were gone
But some days ago it gave signs
of fire beyond the clay sections and
it rapidly increased in volume until
now it is consuming the ties of the
newly laid track of road Even the
rails are cherry red with heat. The
contractors have placed line Of one
and one half inch water pipe, which
conducts the water coming from the
tunnel on the burning fill This fiji
is nearly one-fourth of mile in
length, % feet in height and has
many Thousand bushels of coal taken
from the tunnel in it, and if this
water now being introduced fails to
put out the fire it will take many
months for fire to consume what coal
the fill contains, The flow of water,
owing to the extreme dry weather, is
very light from the tunnel, not being
more than one third the capacity OF
their pipe line.
There were two acres of ground
bought of David Morgan on the south
side of the tunnel for wasting
ground" as there was much more to
be removed from the tunnel than was
required for filling. 1t is covered to
a depth of twenty feet or more of this
coal, and it, too, is on fire. If this
should conduct the fire to the Goa
vein in this hill through which The
tunnel goes, there might yet be thou
sands of dollars spent to get this fire
under control 1t is by no means
improbable for such a circumstanc,
to occur, particularly if there b'
nothing done to stop the spread o
the fire on the south side of the tun
mel
Eight months ago persons express
ing an opinion of what is now seel
and known of the fire in this hill
were laughed at. 1t was mere con
lecture then Of The trouble likely tt
come Of it. But to-day how is it
i Sometimes sleeps heads com
against something and knock on
the higher an imal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
f. Married.

KNOX -JENKINs-On the 18th day
of August, 1898, in Palatine, by the
Rev. w. II. Wiley, Mr. Charles G.
Knox and Mrs. Caroline Jenkins,
consort of the late Levi Jenkins,
both of Marion county.
BREAKRON-HEss-A very pretty
Wedding ceremony was celebrated
Saturday, Aug. Goth, 1898, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs Ella Hess, in Granville, which
joined the hearts and fortunes of two
of the most popular young people on
the West Side. The groom was Mr..
David S Breakiron, one of our most
prominent young farmers and the
bride Miss Alice S. Hess winsome
and popular young lady. Rev. Mr..
ID. A. Friend. Of the NJ +. Church.
otficiated In the evening an elegant
reception was rendered the young
couple at the home of the bride, after
which they went TO the groom's home
where they will reside. The best
wishes of all will follow them through
lifa
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Half Rate to the Worlds Fair.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Co. will run a series of special excur-
sions TO the Worlds Fair for which
excursion tickets to Chicago will be
sold at rate of one fare for the
round trip from Baltimore and all
stations west of there as far as the
Ohio River. The dates selected are
Aug. 80, Sept. 7, 13, 81. The spe-
cial trains will consist OF first class
vestibuled day coaches, equipped
with lavatories and other toilet con
veniences, and an experienced Tour
list Agent and train porter will &C
company each train, to look aftel
the comfort of passengers. Stops
for meals will be made at meal sta
tions en- route. The tickets will be
valid for the outward journey on
the special trains only, excepting
that from way points they will be
honored on local trains to the near
est station at which the special
trains are scheduled to stop. They
will be valid for return journey in
day coaches on all trains leaving
Chicago within ten days, including
date of sale.
Following is schedule of the spe
cial trains and rates from principal
stations in this vicinity:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
THE COLUMBIA GOLD MEDAL
Won by Capt. Farrow at the Worlds
Fair.

1t will be gratifying to his friends
here and just as they expected. to
learn that Capt. Farrow won the
Columbia gold medal at the Inter
national Columbia Prize Shooting
in Chicago. In some of the matches
the Captain made score of 80, where
the best that has been made by any
other man was 20. In addition to
the medal he also receives cash
prize that will probably amount to
several hundred dollars He was at
Omaha last week to attend the
North Western Tournament Re
ferring to his arrival in that city the
World Herald says: "The arrival
of Mr.. Mat Gindele, of Cincinnati,
and Capt. Farrow created ripple of
excitement, as these gentlemen are
among the best, if not the best, shots
in the country. Mr. Farrow intends
to call Morgantown, W. Va, his
home in the future, and it is that
gentleman's intention to get up a
rifle club there as soon as possible.
In the international bundles fest,
held at Union Hill, n. j., in 1878,
Mr.. Farrow won the kings medal
This prize be held for ten years, and
again in 1888 at Newark, n. j., he
made good his claim to it for the
second time Such a performance
speaks for ITSELF From there he
will return to Chicago and take part
in some of the other classes The
shooting was done with a Fasrow
rifle. Capt. Farrow is recognized
as one of the best rifle shots in the
world.
Since the above was put in type
we learn that Capt. Farrow made
the highest score at Omaha winning
a beautiful gold medal and a hand
some purse. His score was 1876 out
of a possible $50; the next highest
man scoring 12l.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Hay, Grain, Chop and Feed.

Unfortunately for our people the
hay and corn crops are so short as
to compel the purchase from abroad
of large quantities of hay, grain, chop
and feed of all kinds. In addition
to the regular supply of these arti-
cles constantly kept on hand by the
Victor Mills Co., and offered for sale
at the lowest prices, half dozen
new dealers are about to engage in
the business. The purchases must
be made for cash, the competition
will be great and the prices cut so
that our farmers and other consum
ers may confidently rely upon get
ting hay and all kinds of feed at Just
about cost, but collections will nee.
essarily be close, and little crediting
done. Altogether the prospect for
the fall and winter is neither flatter-
ing for the consumer nor the dealer.
1t were better for all if prices were
not so low and the demand not so
great. The spectacle of an agricul-
tural community buying grain and
hay, even at low prices, is not an en-.
couraging one. 1t is true the neces
sity is largely occasioned by the par
tial failure of crops in this valley,
but also because farming is being
neglected for other pursuits.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
That Drain.

The case of sickness at the corner
of Walnut and Front streets is the
natural outcome of the inexcusable
filthy condition of the drain which
passes through the Price lot. At
tention has repeatedly been called to
this drain and the one on Walnut
street. That it is most horribly
filthy no one can deny; that the au-
thorities permit the sources of filth
is undisputed, but why the source OF
contamination is not removed no
man has as yet been able to tell
though numerous complaints have
been made time and again. The
drain should be culverted to the
river.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Maidsville.

MArDsvILLE, Aug. 2S.-Miss Ida Hew
lit has gone to Carmichaels to visi
friends.
John Ridgway, p. J.. Lazzell and JOIN
Sanders have gone to Pittsburg taking
cattle TO sell.
Harry Everly and Herbert Morris have
gone down the river.
Jesse Danser and daughter, OF Preston
county, were recently visiting friends
here.
Sanford Dusenberry was in Lewis
county last week to look for land to buy
Mrs. Carrie Comley has been quite
sick for some time, but is improving now
Barnett Smyth is well enough to be
out again after sick spell.
Ewing Davis has gone TO Chicago
where he will open law office.
Rufus Lazzell has gone to the Worlds
Fair.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Sale of Second National Bank Build.
ing.

The Second National Bank has
sold the building it now occupies to
DIR. Geo. B. Morris for $500. The
quarters are entirely to small to &C
commodate it's business. A new and
handsome building will be erected
on the site of the propery recently
purchased from Mrs. Laura Picken
paugh. The present building was
sold at very low figure, though il
is very small aud there is no LOT
except upon which the building
stands, DIR. Morris having bough,
the lot in the rear many years ago
The Doctor will remodel the place
and make handsome business room
of the first floor and suite of offices
on the second floor. The bank hopes
to have the new building ready to
move into by April 1st, next.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Have Snowy Linen.

A man may be dressed in an elegant
suit, but unless he has glossy and
white linen it goes for nothing. A
Morgantown man has no excuse for
this. Adam Bower is the agent for
the GAINESVILLE Star steam laundry.
He sends your goods, paying express
charges both ways, and makes you
the same price you would pay did
you live next door to the laundry.
Leave your orders with him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Rail Road Notes.

The perstructure for the third
and last bridge to be put up on the
F., M. d p. extension between here
and Pt. Marion was taken down the
road Monday. The superstructure
for the bridge over Cheat river at
PIT. Marion, 700 feet in length, has
been finished at the factory and
the work of putting it up will be
commenced as soon as the rails are
laid to that point The rails were
laid Saturday to within l mile OF
PIT. Marion and only three days will
be required to finish the road to the
river There is now no doubt abou,
the road between here and Union
town being ready for traffic toward
the latter part of October
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Where To StOn In Chicago.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave A. Kaiser
formerly popular residents of Nor
gantown, have opened an immense
boarding house in Chicago and will
be glad to entertain their old friends
from this place. They have splen
did building, centrally located, on line
of cars to fair grounds, and every
thing is first class. Their rates are
$l.50 per day for board and lodging
The accommodations are equal tc
those for which the rates are usual
ly $3.50 to $500 per day. Persons
going must write IA days in advance
to G. A. Kaiser, rs Hill street, Chi
cago. If.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
VIII be First Class.

Mrs. Kitchens has arranged to
open a mantua making establish
ment here at an early day on scale
never before attempted in Morgan
town. Her plans have been careful.
ly considered and well matured. The
establishment will he conducted in
the best manner The first move
will be the employment of skilled
and tasty modistes from the city and
rything else will correspond. Hel
announcement will appear in these
columns later.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Base Ball.

There will be n great game Of bal
at the ball park here Thursday af
ternoon, August 3lst, between the
Brownsville, Pa, club and the Nor
gantown team. The slaughter pen
has always been ready for our friends
from down the placid Monongahe la
and on this occasion the chopping
block will be stained a rich Grim
son. Every one should turn out on
this occasion which will be the fin
est exhibition of the National game
witnessed this season The visitors
have good club and will be hard
to defeat
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Change of Hotel Management.

Lewis B. Frey, of Uniontown, Pa.
has taken charge of the Hotel Con.
ner in Morgantown, and this popular
hostelry will hereafter be run under
his management. Mr. Frey scarcely
needs an introduction to our people
the majority Of whom are well &C
quainted with him. Landlord Frey
is an experienced hotel man and one
of the most genial gentlemen living
1t goes without saying that the
house will become even more popular
than formerly under the new man.
agement.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
THE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
W. A. Mestrezatt's Challenge Accepted
by Piekenpaugh's Clothing House
Band.

To Waller A MesrezaH, Qfhe Wood
1and Band Sir :-The challenge publish.
ed by you in our county papers last week
is hereby accepted. We will meet you
at the place you have selected on the
evening of your date, September 9th al
8 o'clock sharp, and alternate with you
in as many selections as you may sug-
gest. And that You and the teacher oil
this band stand aside and let the bands
show what they have learned and what
they can do without the assistance OF
their respective teachers.
We are willing to have select Judges
to be governed by the rules of the Him
ois or Iowa state band Association OF
we will leave to the decision OF the mass
of the people
Respectfully submitted in good friend
ship.
P1CKENPAUGH' CLOTHING HOUSE BAND.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
A Fine Plum.

WEST MoRGANTowN, August 26.-The
apricot plum or prH4aS sim0ui, is the
finest, largest, and best plum | ever saw.
| have tree of two years growth that
bore one fine specimen this year that in
circumference measured seven inches
and was the finest fruit | ever ate.
I learn the plum was imported from
Northern China and has been bearing
for the past eight years in this country
and natures perfectly and has never
been known to show the least signs OF
rot. The fruit is brick red in color when
ripe, flesh yellow, firm and rich, with a
peculiar aromatic flavor.
| advise all lovers of good plums to
plant this variety. | called the atten-
ton Of Mr.. Lining, the man from whom
| bought the tree, to it. He saw the
fruit and pronounced it very fine
WIN. Il. LONG.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Order Publication.
State of West Virginia,

State of West Virginia,
County of Monongalia, to.wit:
At rules held in the clerks office OF
the circuit court for the county of Mon
ongalia in the State of West Virginia,
on the first Monday in August, 1898:
Levi Hennen VS.. Sarah Jane Hennen
Divorce.
The object of this suit is to obtain for
the plaintiff Il divorce from the bond of
matrimony.
And it appearing from the affidavit
of the plaintiff filed in this cause, that
the said Sarah Jane Hennen, the de-
PENDANT, is a nonresident of the State
Of West Virginia, ii is ordered that she
be required to appear here within one
month from the date of the first publica-
ton hereof and do whatever is necessary
in order TO protect her interests herein.
Attest VIM. Il. GLAssCoCK,
Clerk.
Jos. MoRELAND, Esq, p. a.
1909
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Attempted Robbery.

An attempt was made few nights
ago by burglars to gain an entrance
to S. Hackney's residence in Green
mont. One of the ladies of the fam
lily saw a man attempting to raise
the window and gave the alarm.
This makes the fifth attempt at rob
berry here and every one should use
extra precaution to guard against
having their houses looted.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
At The Mestmorelane County Eair.

The Celebrated Standard Bred
Trotting and Heavy Stock of Paul
II. Hacke will be offered at Public
Sale, on The mornings of Sept 9th
and Sth, at the Westmoreland Coun-
ty Fair, Greensburg, Pa. Mr. Hacke
also informs us some very fine Per
cheron Shire & Hackney Stations
q Colts, that will be on exhibition at
the Fair will also be offered, most of
them were prize winners at the Fairs
last year. There will no doubt be a
great many attend as an offer like
this seldom occurs. We advise these
interested TO write for Catalogue at
once TO PAUL Ii. HAcKE,
Pittsburg, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
A Great Play at FairmOnt.

On the evening of August 3lst,
Phil. A. Greiner will appear at the
Fairmont Opera House in his new
play "Grandpa Squeers or Christ
mas Eve on the Farm" Great prep
arations have been made for the pre-
sentation of this play and it will be
a delight to all who see it. A spe-
cial train will return to Morgan
town after the play. A rate of 81 00
for the round trip will be made.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
The Biggest Steer.

Abram Williams, owner of Will
liams' Grove, Berkeley county, has
the largest steer in that section 1t
is over five years old and weighs
about 1900 pounds. 1t requires 8
stall several times the ordinary size.
Mr. Williams calls it his calf, and
says he will keep it several years yet
to see what it will make.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
We Cant Agree To II.

The Rev. S. II. Day has received
an urgent invitation to become pas
tor of a strong Methodist Episcopal
church in one of the thriving cities
of California. Mr.. Day has many
friends in that state who were for.
merly from New England. Morgan.
town unanimously enters her protest
against this.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Kicked by a Horse.

Moody Ashburn aged IL years who
resides miles this side of Kingwood
was kicked in the abdoman, last
Wednesday, by horse and danger
ously injured. DR.. j. w. Hartigan
was called and rendered medical as
sistance The injury is of a very
serious nature but it is believed that
the boy will recover.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Notice To Builders.

Sealed bids for the construction of the
proposed additions to the Mechanical
BUILDING of the West Virginia Universe
ty, to be erected according to the plans
and specifications adopted by the Re-
gents, will be received by me till noon,
Sept. !, 1898, said bids to be submitted
to the Executive Committee, they re-
serving the right to reject any or all
bids.
The Plans and Specifications may be
seen at the Office of J. B. Sommerville,
Wheeling. W. Va, or at my Office at the
University, Morgantown, W. Va.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
VIM. s. ALDRIcH,
Director Dept. Mechanic Arts.
July %, 1893.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest u Govt Report
%H,a:i:'.:!! B BsM5ss2
ABSOLUTELY PURE

ScYTHEs, snaths, rakes, forks and
flour, feed and salt at unusually low
prices on sale at Hutchinson 4 ia
eobs.
BOYS suits at Hirschman's are cut
almost to half price
MEN's boots at S125 at Hirsch-
mans.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
WEST Va. UNIVERSITY
The Chief Educational Institution
OF THE STATE

Sixteen Professors and Teachers. A
Preparatory Department, a Classical
Course, Scientific Course, an Agrieul-
tural Course, Courses in Civil and Min
ing Engineering, a Military Department,
a Law Department and Gymnasium.
Each Scientific Department is splendid
ly equipped with apparatus and ma
chinery. The Collegiate Departments
open to both sexes.
TUITION free to West Virginia students in all
departments except the Preparatory Department,
for students to the number ofone for every 500 pop
ulation. Eight State Cadets are appointed by the
Regents from each Senatorial District who are fur
nished with books and stationery free. The aver
age total expenses per year are from $40 to $500
exclusive of clothing and travel School opens Sep
TENDER l3.h. Send tor catalogues
DIR. P. B. REYNOLDS, ice-ProSldent,
MoRGANToWN, w. VA.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
New Rarber Sban.

Joseph Diggs has opened a hand
some shaving parlor under the Hotel
Conner. No better barber was ever
in Morgantown, and persons desiring
smooth shave, fashionable hair cut
or first class shampoo should call on
Joe If.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to J. p. Burbridge are here
by notified to call and settle at once.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
NOTICE.
First Meeting of Stockholders Of
the Cheat River Railroad
COmpany.'


Notice is hereby given by the under
signed corporators named in the articles
of incorporation recited in the Certifi-
cate of Incorporation issued under the
Thirty Fourth (34) section of chapter
Fifty-Four Of the Code of West Virginia,
bearing date on the 18th day July A. d.
1898, that we have designated
Saturday, the End Day Of September
A. d., 1898,
at O'Clock p. M, as the time, and
Dille's Law Office, No. 3 Chancery Row,
in the town of Morgantown, West Vir-
ginia, as the place, for holding the first
meeting for organization Of the "Cheat
River Railroad Company" and for such
other proceeding of said company as
might be had at an annual meeting.
Given under our hands this the oath
day of July A. D., 1893.
W. s. GUFFEY, GEORGE HEARD,
EMMETT QUEEN, GEO. d. PRENTICE,
w. f. JOHNSON.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

As Administrator Of the estate of John
A. b. Martin, deceased, will offer for
sale, on Wednesday September the 9Th,
1898. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the late res
idence of the said Martin, in Grant dis
trict, Monongalia county, West Virgin
ia, all the personal property that has
come into my hands rs such Admins
traitor, consisting of Household goods,
Farming Utensils, Grain, Feed Live
stock &c.
TERMS OF SALE:
All sums under five dollars, cash and
all sums over five dollars, on a credit OF
six months, the purchaser executing his
note, with good personal security, with
interest from date.
W Il. BoYERs,
Administrator.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02

Arrive Chicago next day at l.15P NJ.
Remember the dates: August 80,
Sept. 7, 10, 81.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02

The state fair will attract num-
Der Of Monongalians to Wheeling
next week. It is good place to 60.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02

CHILDREN's suits have been reduc-
ed 40 per cent. at Hirschman's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
THE WORLD,S FAIR,
West Virginia Day as Seen by Monon.
galians.

CmeAaO, August 24.-Yesterday was
West Virginia day at the Worlds Fair
and as West Virginians are necessarily
and naturally interested in West Virgin
ia, will give you some account OF it,
not because you could not get such ac-
count elsewhere but that your readers
may have it from one interested also in
his home paper.
1t had been arranged that West Yir-
ginia and Delaware celebrate jointly and
the management got up the annexed
f,rosrrar,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-09-02
One Fare for Round Trip on all
Railways.
NOTICE.

The Annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Pennsylvania Coal Com
pany, will be held at the Office OF I. W
Anderson, Morgantown West Va ON
Tuesday September 4th 1898, for the
purpose of electing board of Directors
to serve for the ensuing year, and to
transact such other business as may be
lawfully done by said Stockholders at
such meeting.
JonN W. ALLIES, President.