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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Death Of Mrs. r. NJ. chaIsant

Died at Granville in this county
January 81, 1894, Mrs, Margaret l.
consort of Frank NJ. Chalfant, and
eldest daughter of the late DIR. Mar
maduke Dent
Mrs. Ch9fant was born at Gran
vile, May 2, 1888, and while vet 9
child was exceedingly womanly in
her ways, being thoughtful and con
siderate beyond her years. At the
age of Is she joined the Baptist
church at Moreantown. and in 1856
she was married to Frank NJ Chal
FAINT here. Some years afterwards
they removed to Weston where they
since resided Last fall she came down
| from Weston to be with her aged
mother at the old Dent homestead in
Granville, during the absence OF
her younger sister, Mrs. T. p. Reav.
who bad joined her husband at Pitts
burg. and the next day after her ar
rival she was taken with the grip,
and, from relapse of which, very
unexpectedly to her friends, but not
unanticipated by her, she peacefully
departed this life.
Her funeral services were conduct
ed by Revs. Ross Ward and Edward
Price, who each disconrsed, befitting
the occasion in eloquent words of
praise as to eminent christian char
acter of the deceased. Her pail bear
ers were her five nephews. W. r. d.
Dent, James Henderson Dent, David
c. Reay, Thos Dent and Lorentz
Dent, and her great nephew VIM. R.
Amman. She was buried beside her
deceased father and brother, John
Evans Dent in the Granville Gene
terry Feb. lst, and the large con.
course of relations and friends pres
ent evidenced the great esteem in
which she was held in the communi-
ty where she was born and raised.
Her bereayed husband and her sor-
rowing children, Duke b. Chalfant.
Dora ID. Horner, and F. Harvey
Chafant were there, as were also her
brothers Marshall NJ, DIR. VIM. NJ,
Dr. Geo. W. and James +. Dent, and
her only sister, Mrs. Sarah Virginia
Reay and her husband, +. 2. Reay,
her son-in law Walter S. Horner and
her aged mother (now over IS Mrs.
Sarah Dent.
When they moved to Weston Mrs.
Chalfant joined the Broad Run Bap-
list Church there. Besides attend
ing strictly TO her church duties she
was an active Sunday School work
Ell, an ardent friend of the temper
ance cause, and state officer in the
w. c. L. L. Her works of charity
were numberless. Her home was the
home Of kindliness and care of her
husband and children and the
strangers within her gates. Her
home was always the home of the
Baptist ministry. Gods servants
were always welcome. Never in very
robust health her life was continu-
Gus sacrifice for others, and now she
is reaping her reward in Heaven.
BLESSED are the dead that die in
the Lord" NJ.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Social.

Miss Lille Hagans entertained
quite number Of her friends Friday
evening at supper party, which
was bighlg ENJOYED by all.
A number of her friends invaded
the home Of Miss Lura Miller Mon.
day night to celebrate her 18th
birthday Their coming was a sur
prise to the hostess, but she welcom
ed them cordially and an evening Of
nnalloyed pleasure was INDUCED.
Mrs. Grant was at home to few
friends on Tuesday evening. Among
the number present were Dr.. and
Mrs. White, DIR, aud Mrs. Myers,
DR.. and Mrs. Fitch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Serafford, Prof and Mrs. Johnston,
Col and Mrs. Fast, Lieut.. and Mrs.
Ramsey, DR.. and Mrs. DeRoode, Mr..
and Mrs. Hirschman, DR.. and Mrs.
Rane, Miss l.. Gertrude Hayes, and
Mr. Chas HAYES.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Death of Col. Charles L. Hagan.

Col. Charles L. Hagan, whose i'll
ness in Washington City has been
noted of late, died in that city on
last Monday, about midnight, from
the effects of surgical operation
performed to relieve an abscess on
the brain. 1t is supposed that
this trouble had its origin in a cold
which he contracted some time
since. Concerning the death of this
well known young man the Fairmont
Index says: Last sumner when
be was in this place be was suffering
from a trouble with one of bis ears,
but nothing serious was anticipated.
He returned to his duties in the
Senate Postoffice in Washington, but
grew worse, and finally it was deter
mined that an operation was neces-
sary, and although the danger was
made known to him, and he was told
that the chances were decidedly
against him, he walked to the table
and submitted. Once or twice he
aroused to some extent, and then
sank back into that sleep which end
ed in death. A friend who was pres
ent writes that she died like man."
His mother and many friends were
with him at the last. but his disease
had passed beyond human skill.
The deceased was about thirty two
years of age, and has been a resi-
dent of this place for many years.
hen quite young man he came
here and read law with Hon. John
W. Mccoy. Soon after Governor
Fleming was inaugurated at
Charleston, he was given the posi-
ton OF Assistant Adjutant General
of this State, with the rank of Colo
mel, which position he held until the
offices of Adjutant General and State
Librarian were separated by the
Legislature of 1891, when he was APP
pointed State Librarian, which place
he filled most acceptably until given
the position of Assistant Postmss
ter of the Senate, the position he was
holding at the time Of his death.
While he was Librarian he was ap
pointed Inspector of Rifle Practice
ON the staff of General B. ID. Spill
man. The deceased was young
man, with large brain, and was
NEST companionahle gentleman, and
his death is most deeply deplored
His mother is Frustrated with grief,
and tor that reason the remains were
temporarily buried in Washington.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
SLOW TO LEARN,
Fat Victims for BuncOers Numerous
Despite Frequent Warnings.

Speaking of The arrest of the men
who buncoed George Trauger of
Pleasant Unity out of $4,000, the
Philadelphia Tines says editorially
"The ignorance and gullibili,y which
have rendered it possible for Shaw
and Waddell to defraud so many
victims are amazing. 1t is past be
lief that men with intelligence
enough to accumulate money. and
all the victims of the bunco swindle
are fairly well-to do, should not have
read exposures of this form of fraud
in the newspapers time and again.
That men warned by these exposures
in which every detail of the bunco
game have been explained times
without number, should be deceived
and plundered, is enough to give rise
to serious question whether they
should not have long ago been placed
under legal restraint ON the justifia-
bic ground of mental incapacity.
1T seems impossible, however, to
confine all the fools in intitutions for
the feeble minded, and while any
are allowed at large the criminal law
must be invoked for their protection
The arrest and conviction of Shaw
and Waddell may save few fools
their money for a time. Being
scoundrels they deserve punishment,
even though their victims deserve
little or no sympathy"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Pleasant Ridge.

PLEASANT RIDGE, Feb. 5, '94.-Harvy
Fisher has bought tract of land of Mrs.
Smith. He is now engaged in getting
out steam timber.
John G.. Shaffer bought a piece of
land of Ambrose Waters and is erecting
a dwelling house on it which he expects
to occupy in the spring.
There are several families afflicted
with the grip in our neighbor.
hood.
Marion Lynch, of Coal Spring, was
stopping with his uncle, William Barb,
Saturday night.
Harley Thompson, who is attending
the University, spent Saturday and
Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. Mathews, wife and child, of Bar
Gently on their way home after visit
with Mrs. Ms parents in Greene Co.,
Pa,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Deaths.

SNIDER-Died at his home near
White Oak p O., Richie county, on
Monday Jan. 80, Edgar w. Snider,
aged SO years months and IL
days. The deceased was son of
the late Samuel B. Snider and was
born and raised near Arnettsvile in
this county, and lived until he went
to Richie county on part Of the farm
now owned by E. II. Musgrave. near
Georgetown. He was a brother of
J. p. Dc A. S. Snider and Of Mrs. Hell
en- Michael and Mrs. Ellen Taylor,
of Grant District. and had also 3
half brothers and 3 half sisters, all
living, who, with his wife and family
are left to mourn their bereavement.
The deceased had been afflicted for
some time with Bright's disease.
Later other complications set in and
hastened the result. Mr.. Snider
joined the NJ E. church when young.
He was a soldier during the late
war aud was a citizen of good repute.
His friends in Monongalia will re-
greet to hear OF his death and extend
their sympathy to the bereaved ones.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Who and Where are They that Don't Know
the Present Business Conditions?

We are manufacturers Of Clothing Inst plain A. c.
that we must prepare Clothing in advance1 This did,
do by Trade conditions larger quantities than
we choose keep Notwithstanding previous prices
make another special reduction of IS per stock of
Clothing, Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps and Underwear
They do say that we have already and still selling any
three stores in town during these stringent they say
they are not Tar from right The evident the lowest prices
for the best Few of suits reducing
The prices have been much lower from the beginning
than other close the the
winter over we have made this special reduction IS per
Have thought OF owning the best
one at little over half price We still have complete list of sizes
you're and need suit pair pants
stock you will be doing yourself who depend on you
grave nusee thing is true your boys need
coat or pair pants the saving will
and especially these when every counts We
make rule to not goods an
other than possibly help Take advantage situation and
supply for
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

When the Midway plaisance PEG.
pie were leaving Chicago, bankers
were kept busy for quite while in
changing $1,000,000 OF more, which
they carried away as the result of 8
summers industry. A dnnke, boy
from Cairo street unrolled tattered
cloth containing 500 in silver, fci
which he wished French francs,
while camel driver had clear ST.,
600. An Arab, a Turk, a Nubian
soldier and an elderly Egyptian fol.
lowed. and a Persian dancer had q
little fortune Of $500 in silver
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke your
Life Away.

Is the truthful, startling title of little
book that tells all about Motto bac, the
wonderful, harmless guaranteed tobac-
co habit cure. The cost is trifling, and
the man who wants to quit and can't
runs no physical or financial risk in us.
ing MOTTO bac." Sold by all druggists,
Book at store, or by mail free. Address
The Sterling Remedy Co., Indiana Min
erel Springs, Ind.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Music AT The M. Z. Sunday SCHOOL,
New Prima Donna.

One OF the special features of the
M. K. Sunday school is good music
One can always rely on more or
less inspiration in this line when he
goes to that school. If there is any
thing new or stirring in either in
strumental or vocal music you are
likely to hear it there on Sunday
morning. On the principle that
music is educational and refining
they can't have too much of it.
Last Sunday the school introduce
ed a new Prima Donna in the person
of Mrs. Milton Hirshman (nee Miss
Hattie Mansback, of Cum berand J
This is the first time Mrs. Hirsh
mans voice has been heard on a
public occasion in Morgantown. al
though she is songstress of con
siderable celebrity east of the noun
tains, where she has taken the lead
ing role in many distinguished mus
Teal events.
Her first appearance in Morgan
town, therefore, attracted some at.
tention. and the critics of the M. E..
school heard her with unusual in
terest. The fact that she has sue
cessfully passed the criticisms of
that critical audience is the positive
assurance that her musical talents
are of no mean order and that she is
already established in the musical
opinion Of Morgantown,
We did not hear single adverse
criticism Of her performance on
Sunday. Mrs Hirshman's voice
lacks something of the volume that
we sometimes hear on the stage,
but lacks nothing of the sweetness.
1t is never boisterous or gross, but
always musical and sweet at any
key. Her control of it is perfect, in
dicatipg the most careful and skill
full culture. Moreover she has that
other essential of popular singer,
pretty manner, with piquant ex-
preston of eye and face that gives
additional expression to her voice.
When the soul is full of music, and
the voice of melody, and the soulful
melody is expressed in a pretty face
that is music to which You are
hound to listen.
The instrumental music was not
out in full force last Sunday. The
school supports full orchestra
which in many RESPECTS is equal to
the best. The musical family of
Captain Farrow furnishes the back
bone of the organization. Two of
his daughters play the violin, son
the bass viol, and he the second
cornet Altogether they are re-
markable family of musicians. His
daughters furnish a graceful and
pretty picture as they handle their
bows in unison. The young son can
not be more than II or ID years old,
yet he is quite skillful musician.
And the Captain himself, is as ac-
curate and mesterful in music as he
is in sighting target.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Those rioting miners at Mansfield
Pa, were not Americans. They were
the offscourings Of the Slavic races
who have come to America to breed
dissention, riot, anarchy. They are
not the kind who are desirable i'm
migran's-not the kind that could
come here if proper immigration laws
were passed. Then a foreigner would
be forced to show some stability of
character. This these in question
had not.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Prendergast's Plea Postponed.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3-The hearing OF
the motion for new trial in the case
of Prendergast, the assassin of May
OF Harrison, was again continued
for two weeks today, owing to the
illness of the counsel. Prendergast,
pale and emaciated, appeared in
court for few minutes, but was
quiet and apparently unconcerned.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

In another column is letter from
Pittsburg appealing to our people
for donations to help the deserving
poor of that city. There is no suf
fering here and those who can, will
do christians duty to send to any
one in need Who will start the
move?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

The majority for modification of
the tariff laws showed that there are
times when more people will do right
than those who want them TO do
wrong will admit If the people had
believed what was in the Republican
papers they would not have been
prepared for the good news that
came from Washington last Thurs
day evening.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

There are Republicans who re
fuse to believe that the effect of one
of Mr.. Carnegie's statements in his
famous letter to the Tribune was
that it would be far better for the
Democrats to adjust the tariff law
as then it would be permanent
whereas, if fixed by the Republicans
it would continually be attacked
That statement was in the letter
Get it and see.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

There was not a West Virginia
Congressman who voted against the
Wilson bill, although the people were
advised by the Republican papers
that all of them aside from Mr.. Will
son would oppose it, Now is the
time to quit taking that kind of adj.
vice.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

In view of the rather positive
statements, in some quarters, to the
contrary, it may be just as well te
recall the fact that on the oath day
of January, 1881, the U. S. Supreme
Court by unanimous decision de
clared an income tax to be constitu
tional
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Over IN Preston, the banner Re-
publican county, the tax levy foi
county and district purposes is ST. go
The state tax of 80 cents must be
added to this and in Kingwood q
corporation tax of so cents must
still be added. They're for high
tariff over. there.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Hon. G.. W.. Atkinson will have
The sympathy of friends throughout
the state for the bereavement that
has come to him in the death of his
excellent wife. The Morgantown
friends of both will be panied to
leean of the sad event.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Vaudeville Matters.

MAIDsvILLE, Feb, 5.-Charley Hewitt
was at Carmichaels last week
James Fortney and wife are visiting
friends and relatives here.
Jack. Martin was at Louisville, last
week on business.
There was taffy party at Taylor Sto-
ker's few evenings ago.
w. B. and j. Fl. Smyth put up several
tons of ice few days ago. The ice was
five inches thick.
We are to have six weeks more of
winter as the G. h. saw his shadow last
Friday.
Rev. T. W. Ireland will begin series
of meetings here tomorrow evening.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Factories are opening in. pittshurg
and Lowell Capita is coming across
the water. surplus stocks OF goods
have been reducedi, and all the agen-
cies Of production and distribution
are preparing to respond to the in
cvitable call for new supplies.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

The weekly bank statement shows
that the banks of New York city
have the enormous sum of $4,000.
Gee above their legal reserve. This
plethora of idle money in the banks
of one city shows strongly the de.
pressed condition of business. Mon
ey can only he useful and productive
when it is active.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

When republican says, Il knew
all the time that the House would
pass the Wilson DILL" he acknowled.
ges that he has been talking through
his hesd-gear for weeks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Congress has abolished the pos
tai note aud reduced the cost of mon
ey orders. For orders not exceed
ing 1880 the charge is cents, and
the fee increases until it is 80 cents
for sums over $75 and under 800
The new law will take effect on the
LIST. of next July.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Secretary Carlisle has received
bids far in excess OF the amount oil
bends which he advertised for sale
The entire loan will be placed with
New York bankers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

There is no doubt of one thing.
William l. Wilson is to-day the
most popular man in the United
States. Such an ovation as he re
ceivcd last Thursday never was
known before in the House. 1t was
a precedent of joyful appreciation of
a popular measure
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

When a newspaper claims free
lumber, free coal and free wool-tht
three things West Virginia is espee
tally interested in-wil ruin the
country, that paper is making ar
appeal to ignorance; rank ignorance
1t is the plan of campaign of Re
publican papers to appeal to ignor
ance.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
". B. & ]. H. Smvth,
Merchants and Steamboat Agents,
Vaudeville LANDING.

During the months of Feb
ruary and March we will sell
ALL GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.
We have a lot of boots and
shoes that we will sell at 20
and IS percent less than their
value for cash.
We have enlarged our store
room and must get a new
stock and must have room to
show our spring goods.
We still sell salt at $500
per barrel.
We are glad to take good
produce at market prices and
deal with you the same as if
you were paying cash.
Call and see us; we can
save you money.
We want your trade and
will do our best to please you.
Very truly
W. B. 4 ]. H. SMYTH,
Vaudeville Landing, West Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Talking hard times makes hard

Talking hard times makes hard
times" There is no reason why
business should not revive all over
the country, and Monongalia, too
And that is just what it is doing
Every day the Pittsburg Post pub.
fishes column Of short dispatches
showing that factories are resuming
all over this fair land, and that pan
ic effects are being shaken off There
Is local interest in the hope that
never again will We have that spe.
cies Of national legislation which
threatens panics all the time. With
the vicions Mckinley hill destroyed
psnics are not likely.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Cath interviewed John Sherman
the other day. John Sherman told
Gath he is not opposed to an in
come tax. Gath says John Sher-
man voted for the former income
tax.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Why is it that now, since the like
lihood is that the Wilson tariff bill
will surely become law, that the
factories of the country are resum
ing and times are getting better, If
the Mckinley law did not have some
thing to do with the hard timesf
The hard times came before there
was even a whisper as to what chang
es there would be in the tariff laws
This is a question to which an in.
telligent, not bombastic, answer is
requested from the foolish b owlers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

WHEN you need anything in the
drug or fancy goods line, remember
that J. G. McVicker has large
stock.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

Cotresponuln2Iy low rates from
other stations
Tickets wil be good ten days. and
viii be valid for passage from
Washington To Baltimore at any
time within the life Of the ticket.
For Pullman Car accommodations
and guide to points of interest in
Washington, address nearest b. d
o. Agent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

The victory in the House of Rep
resentatives is the peoples victory
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10

HUTCHINSON q JACOBS will sell
you an overcoat, ladies coat, winter
boots and shoes, blankets, comforts
a. closest possible prices. Too many
on hand and the season passing, the
cause.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Judge Golf Against the South Penn.

A very important suit, involving
thousands of dollars, is now occupy
ing the attention of the circuit court
at Clarkshurg. 1t is a contest OF
which the outcome may have some
significance in Monongalia county
General N. Golf is the plaintiff and
the South Penn Oil Company the
defendant. The suit is an action OF
unlaW full detainer to recover the pos
session of tract of land containing
five hundred acres, situated near
Cherry Camp, in Harrison county,
upon which a lease was given by
Goif to the company which was TO
put down u test veil Golf claims
that the essence of the contract was
the completion of the well and as
the company has not finished it, nor
complied with it's contract, that the
lease is forfeited 1t seems that the
company simply put down well
three thousand feet deep, striking
oil in the Gordon sand, and then
plugged the well and did nothing to
test its capacity or quality of oil 1t
is claimed by the plaintiff that short
ly thereafter the company proceeded
to lease all the adjoining and contig-
uous lands it could at prices from
two to ten dollars per acre bonus
with a rental clause ranging in the
same proportion. Able talent is
employed on both sides and the re.
suit is awaited with anxiety. not on l.
~ in this case, but by anxious farm
ers in that and other localities who
have without due consideration
leased their lands at nominal sums.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-02-10
Church Notes.

The second quarterly meeting for
West Morgantown Circuit, Method
list Episcopal Church, will be held
at Laurel Point on Saturday and
Sunday, February IL and 10 The
first service will he quarterly con
ference at $3.50 p. NJ. on Saturday.
Preaching on Saturday night The
usual services on Sundav All are
cordial, invited
ID. A FRIEND Pastor.