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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
1T HAS COME.
That Letter That Lazzele Longed For
arrives-it does Not Explain Mat
ters--A Badly Mixed Middle.

Prosecuting Attorney Lazzelle, to
whom the issue of reQuisition was
refused by Governor Atkinson a few
days ago, for the reason stated by the
Governor that there were no funds
available for such process under the
late ruling of the Auditor, received
letter from the Executive depart
ment yesterday morning, stating
that the officials at Charleston had
reached an understanding and that
the requisition papers would be is
sued on payment of fee of 81 to the
Secretary of the State.
This so-called understanding does
not help the matter in the least, be-
cause no prosecuting attorney would
advance the free required, for the
reason that in criminal cases he re-
ceives absolutely nothing for his work
as prosecutor. Interviews with law
yers here whose careers as prosecu-
ting attorney of this county cover a
period of l6 years, reveal the fact
that in all that time there was never
one cent collected on the recovery of
docket fee in criminal cases.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Lazzelle
to make thorough investiga ton
with the purpose in view to compel,
if possible, the issue ola requisition.
Attorney General Rucker has advised
the Auditor to make the payment of
expenses in these cases out of the
criminal costs fund, but it is said the
Auditor is insistingthat the costs be
paid OIL Of the Governors contingent
flu nd.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
LARGE COAL DEAL.
Interesting Rumors In Connection with
the Visit to two Gentlemen here.

Messrs. j. j. Neel, of Greensburg,
and +. l.. Stoner, of Scottdale, have
returned home after visit here. Mr..
Neel is interested in the Anderson
tract comprising from 600 to 700
acres ofland nearEaston. This tract is
under laid with excellent coal and it
was in reference to this that the trip
was made. A large number of sam
Piles of the mineral were taken and
these will be shown to inquiring
capitalists. a large deal is sup
posed to be on the tapis.
1t is certainly to be hoped that
something will come of it as it would
be IL great boon to this whole sec
ton to have our coal opened up.
There is no better, or more easily
mined coal anywhere than ours and
the first development made is sure
to be followed by an enormous de-
velopment of our fields. 1t is a mys-
terry too deep for solution, why some
thing has not already been done
along this line.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
The Dance SATURDAY, Night.

The dance given in Municipal
Hall Saturday night by the West
Virginia Cotillion club proved to be
one of the most enjoyable small
dances given by this club. Some lit
tie delay was occasioned by the neg
ligence of the town Sergeant in
opening up the Hall on time. but
this was soon forgotten when the
dance had started. The presence OF
several visitors in town did much to
enliven the occasion. The floor was
in excellent shape for dancing and
the music extremely good. In the
absence of the floor manager, Mr..
William Dent Robideau Amman acted
in that capacity. The program con-
sisting of sixteen dances was inter
spersed with four extras. Among
those present were: Mesdames |. G.
White, f. M. Grant, II. L. Google,
Misses Bertha Scrafford, Maine
Marsilliott and Florence Harper, OF
Pittsburg, Misses Evelyn Pratt,
Mary and Janette Hayes, Edith and
Bessie Grant, Nellie, Fannie and
Edith White, Jeanette Domain, May
Watson, Maud Thompson and Bessie
Harvey, Mr.. H. F. Harper, of Pitts
burg. Messrs. b. II. Hite, Theo Wat.
son, w. c. Kilmer, H. II. Veon, E.
Reynolds, Paul Mccoy, w. d. R.
Amman, Ralph w. Heavier, Leon
Friedman, Fred Mitchell, d. New
Ion, Harry Hartley, Ernest Hutton
Joe Mills, I. w. Hayes, Henry Live
", L. A. Yeager and A.N.Thompson,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Deaths.

RAMsEY.-Died,a at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. Josephus Ram
sey, at Charlotte, on Monday, Novem-
Der %, of diphtheria, Donley Ramsey,
aged six years. Interment at Bethel
on Wednesday, conducted by Rev.
Ireland, of Granville.
WELLs-Died, at his home in
Greenmont, on Thursday, November
25th, in his both year, of consump-
ton, George Wells. He had been a
victim of this dread malady for some
time but had been confined so his
bed but short time, some four oil
five days. The interment took place
at the Nuce graveyard on Friday al
noon and was conducted by Rev. L
A. Barnes.
WELLs.-Died, at VIM. Smiths or
Greenmont in her 18th year of con
sumption, leila Wells. Her death
was not unexpected as she has beer
a victim of the disease for some
time 1t ended her sufferings or
Saturday night. The interment
took place Monday morning at II
o'clock at the Nuce graveyard and
was conducted by Rev. Barnes. A
brother had preceded her to the grave
but few days before.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
The New Pulpit.

The pulpit for the Baptist church
is finished and will shortly be put in
place. The design was submitted by
Mr.. J. A. Weaver and was selected
over large number of competing de-
signs by the building committee.
The pulpit was made at Price
Brothers shop by Mr.. Weaver, accord
ing to his design. 1t is the finest
piece of carving ever seen in the town,
and required nearly two weeks con
slant work. Those who have seen
the pulpit are loud in its praise, and
Rev. w. e Powell, of Parkersburg. says
that il is decidedly the finest specimen
of its kind he ever saw. Mr.. Weaver
is certainly deserving of high credit
for his work, both in designing and
making the pulpit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
HAS LEASED II.
John Lantz will Control the
Wallace House after Jan. l.

Gets il for ) Years-Bnys all the Fur
nishings-ar. NalIace's Proue aee-
ord Few changes xsii be made-A
Deal which has been on for Some.
time.
John Lantz has leased the Wallace
House from Mr.. James c. Wallace, the
present proprietor The lease is for
five years. and begins on January L.
The deal was cnnsumated last night.
although 1t has been going on for ten
days or more. Mr.. Lantz at the same
time becomes the owner OF all the
furniture and everything about the
hotel, having purchased that outright.
The plans of Mr.. Wallace for the
future are not fully matured. He
will remain here till spring, perbaps
longer. For years he has been one OF
the most popular landlords in the
state. His hotel has been famed far
and wide for its generous hospitality
and he has grown TO be one of the To-
cal landmarks. Morgantown has been
justly famous for her excellent hotels.
This fame is due in great measure to
Mr.. Wallace and his conduct of the
hotel from whose active Infringement
he now retires.
Mr.. Lantz has been connected with
the establishment for several years
and is fully conyersant with every
detail of the business. 1t is safe to
say that no backward step will be
taken, but that every change which
is to be made win be for the better
ment of the establishment. Few
changes will be made in running the
house. A new clerk viii be installed
and more help will be added.
The hotel itself will be remodelled
making 1t one of the prettiest as-well
and one of the best hotels in the state.
Mine Host Lantz has a host OF friends
and well wishers VINO will be delighted
TO zee him meet with the success
which is bound to wait on his efforts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
A WONDERFUL CHANGE
For the Better in ". Z. Glasscock's
Condition - Rheumatism Nearly All
Gone-Doctors say he will Return
Home COMPLETELY Cured Man.

From letters received from Mr.. and
Mrs. Glasscock their Morgantown
friends are glad to learn that his all
ment is almost cured He says that
be does not expect complete cure
but Mrs. Glasscock thinks that he will
be sound man when they are ready
to start home. The doctors also as
sure him that he will be entirely cured
at the end of the course. No matter
what the ultimate outcome will be
the fact is that he has experienced a
wonderful change for the better He
writes that he can stand up like a
white man and that he is feeling bet
ter than he ever did before in his life.
They expect to reach Morgantown on
their return next Saturday. Need
less to say everyone will be glad to see
them again.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Better Late Than Never.

Hon. c. w. Lynch, of this city,
was elected trustee of the Ohio Yves
leyan University by the Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church at its last session at Morgan
town, w. Va, He is an allumunus
of the State University, having grad
uated in the classical course in 1874,
since which time the University has
conferred upon him the degree of
master of Arts. He taught in and
was principal of our city schools
before commencing the practice Of
law. Having taken a general inter
est in educational matters he is fully
qualified to fill the position with
credit Clarksburg Telegram.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
william X Maple Dead.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, Nov. 26. William
X. Maple died Wednesday evening.
aged 80. He is survived by his wife
and five children, Mrs. l. n lucas,
Of Morgantown, Mrs. c. A. Com, of
Pittsburg. A. G. Maple, of this pl,,ce,
and William p and Myrtle. De-
ceased's father was one of the original
oil prospectors of Greene county and
helped to bring that territory into
prominence. William X. also en-
tagged in the oil business success
fully
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
wiIes niII People Give Thanks.

All the residents of Wiles Hill
gave thanks Thursday, at least that
is what one of them SAID. Mr.. Wiles
remembered all his neighbors by
presenting to each family a fine
large turkey. There are seventeen
families residing on the addition and
to each one Mr.. W1les sent bird
with his compliments. His kindness
was very much appreciated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01

The foundation for the new cen
trail school building is about com
pleted. 1t ID quite massive looking
and contains over 500 cubic yards
of masonry. /. N. Weaver was the
contractor and he did the work in
about five weeks, something quite
unusual.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01

Special to the DAILy SEw Dominion.
BLAcKsvILLE, w. Va. Nov. 3d.
Saturday night after the election Of
our city ticket they gave delight
full banquet at Hotel Wells in honor
of their election. The menu consist
ed of oysters and all manner of
fruits. A large crowd partook of
the delicious supper.
Yesterday after they had been in
stalled our mayor, Dr.. Ira f. Hall
and recorder l.. L. Thomas left for
Clarksburg where they will attend
the convention of West Virginia
mayors.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. /. Trowbridge, of
Beechurst avenue take this method
of returning their sincere and heart
felt thanks to the citizens and neigh
bors of Mergantown aud vicinity for
their great help and assistance dur
ing their affection. The collection
was taken by Mr.. A. Carraco.
Mr.. AND Mrs. c. /. TRowBRIDGE.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Surprise PARTY.

A number of The young friends Of
Miss Maud Gilmore gave her snr-
prise party last night About TWEEN
ty-five young people were in attend
ance and most delightful evening
was spent The usual games were
INDUCED in and the party did not
break up until late hour.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Married.

COLE COOPER. Married, on Mon
day, November 20, by Rev. Buchanan,
John G. Cole and Margaret M. Cooper,
both of this county. They have
rooms in the large tenement house
on Beechurst and will make their
home there for the present.
RIGGs-.WRIaHT-M Married at the
Wallace House on Saturday, Novem-
Der u, by Rev. A. nj. Buchanan,
John Riggs and Miss Ida Wright
of Jakes Run, this equity.
SKILEs-TH THOMAS. Married at the
residence of the ofilciating minister,
on Nov. 22nd, Edward Skies, Of
Uniontown, Pa, and Effie Thomas,
d. Morgantown, by Rev. A. N. Buch-
n.v-x s.x...~ 1,<s,<a and uhnna ~ Pea.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
The Woman's Enterprise.

The above is the name of very
excellent and handsome paper is
sued on Thanksgiving by number
of ladies at Coal Center, Pa, for the
benefit of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church of that place, of whom
Miss Eta ID. Sutton is the chief.
In March last their church was de
stroyed by fire. The congregation
at once began the erection of a much
handsomer structure and to raise
funds to help along, the ladies pub
lished this paper. 1t is edited with
rare judgment and ability, and hand
somely printed consisting of 81
pages. The editor in chief Miss SUIT
ton. is well known here and will add
to the esteem in which she is al
ready held, by the excellence of her
work. We hope the ladies will make
a har'l out of this Enterprise.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
For a Permanent Organization.

The local bar has determined to
form "a permanent association and a
petition is being circulated looking
toward that end. Hon. Joseph
Moreland has the matter in charge.
Nearly every lawyer here has signed
it and the rest are expected to affix
their signatures in few days
The lawyers did form an associa-
ton previous to the meeting of the
State Bar Association and from that
grew the desire to make permanent
thing of it. Meetings have been held
and committees to draft constitu-
ton, etc have been appointed. A
call will be issued in day or so
when the association will be perma
nently organized.
1t is the intention to establish a
library and to do many other things
for the advancement of the local bar
which would be impossible without
cooperation. The petition for its
formation stated that it is the in
tentien to own real estate not to ex-
coed $4,000 in value and personal
property not to go over the same
limit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Satisfaction.


There is a great sense of satisfac-
tion in the knowledge that your mon
ey has bought all that you could posi-
bly, secure with it. That in its ex-
penditure you have obtained the very
best value that you could have found
for it. Ii you want that feeling and
wish to avoid that other feeling of
uncertainty as to whether or not you
have been duped, trade at the Novel
ty Company's.
We have some bargains in cur Tin
ware Department that cannot be
matched in the county.
Good 10 qt tin bucket. l0c
Extra heavy 10 ct tin bucket Is & zoe
3 good tin cups for ...... SC
Extra good coffee mill 80. 35c
gallon oil cans ....... zoe
Granite wash pans. IS & zoe
Solid nickel tea spoons zoe set
Solid table spoons .30c set
Large wooden bowls. Is & zoe
l02 piece decorated dinner set. $3.50
Plain white cups and saucers 30c,
Acc and 45c set
Decorated cups and saucers, 45c,
&c and 75c set.
Fine decorated water sets. :. 81. 25
Ladies' black wool hose % and zoe pair
Mems wool hose. 20 and Csc per pair
Children's and Misses wool hose
.. IL to 1Sc per pair
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01

You win always find fresh, fanny
and staple groceries at a. = Ntrs,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
At the ". V. U.

At the W. v. U.
Prof. to class; What is the most
essential thing for any young man who
wants to look genteel?
Glass: A good fitting suit, stylish
had and shoes.
Prof: Where can you get them
and who sells them the lowestY
Glass Gin chorus): Hirschma,'s.-
Prof. Correct, gentlemen: see
you are right up to date in choosing
the leading firm in town to do your
dealing with. They are reliable in
every respect.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
,ey., r,.xss the food rsrs.

IS clothing, meas boots and shoes,
hats and caps we have sold stacks of
them, and still have a good stock to
select from, and the third order Of
boots and shoes on the road for the
fall trade. Anything in the above
line, we can make you a close price
on at HUTCHINSON Il JACOBS,
Little Falls, VIVA
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01
Furniture! Furniture IL

Furniture! Furniture!!
We have in the last few days adj
ded quite a lot of furniture 20 eur
stock already on hand, and can sell
you bedsteads, chairs, rockers, tables,
at rock bottom prices. Remember
that our furniture is all hard wood,
and the latest designs, at
HUTCHINSON e. JACOBS,
Little Falls, VIVA.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-01

BUY your boots and vhoes at Pos
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
A Progressive Bpsinsss Firm.

The ever increasing volume OF business
done by the well-known firm Of Cook
& Beerits has necessitated the erection Of
large warehouse, opened last week, one
square south of the S. x c. station. The
three-story brick building, 42xS6 is one
of the most substantially constructed and
belt equipped warehouses to be found in
western Pennsylvania, and already much
Of the floor space has been called into
reluisition. The structure was erected
with a view to rendering it fire proof, the
doors and windows being shielded by
iron shutters. In the cemented cellar,
where potatoes and other vegetables are
stored, an O'Donell hydraulic elevator
has been placed, capable of hosting
several thousand pounds Of grain OF
other merchandise TO the floors above.
A hopper capable of holding 80 or more
bushels OF grain, and moving about on
truck, enables the warehousenan 10 LOAD
or unload car of grain in less time than
formerly it could have been done by six
men. On the first floor ten or twelve car
loads Of baled hay, several of salt,
number Of flour and feed, are now stored,
and floor space enough remains in the
building 70 store from l25 TO loo addi-
tional car loads. The second and third
doors will be devoted exclusively 10 stor-
ing grain and corn, which will be loaded
on the cars by a system Of chutes. On
the first floor well arranged Office has
been fitted up for the use Of the ware
houseman, William Ferner. Two pairs
Of scales, one located Immediately out
side Of the receiving door and the other
on the first floor Of the building, con-
venient for the reception of goods from
cars and from the elevator, render every
convenience that can be desired in this
respect. Inside of the next ten days
telephone connecting the business Office
Of the firm with the warehouse will be in
operation. The building is slate rooted
and will be Illuminated by electricity.
In addition to the warehouse mention
ed, Messrs. Cook tS Beerits have large
and commodious building, devoted ex
clusively to storing merchandise, adjoin-
ing their store room, but its capacity has
been overtaXed for a number of years
past. The new building, in addition TO
supplying them with much needed facili-
ties for transacting their large business,
will save the rehandling Of goods and ex
pense of draying.
The great successes that has attended
this euterprising firm is a matter of pride
to the people of Somerset county, who
iness that. tends to develop local COM
merce, and to bring us in closer contact
with commercial centres.
During the past two or three years Mr..
Robert Beerits, son of the junior partner,
has taken an active part in conducting
the affairs Of the firm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Wolf Chased Out of This County.

"YOu said that wolves were extinct in
Pennsylvania, and you wouldn't pay me
$40 bounty for the scalp sent you, so
here's the whole pelt of gray rascal that
came over into Pennsylvania from West
Virginia and got caught by monkeying
with my bear trap, ''said Josiah Poole, the
oldest trapper in Southern Pennsylvania,
in the County Commissioners Office of
Franklin County few days sgo, and
threw down before the eyes of the aston
ished Commissioners the pelt of the big
gest gray wolf killed in the Cumberland
Valley for fifty years or more. Then the
a year-old trapper and backwoodsman
told the story of the capture.
Last winter was very severe one. The
SHOWS lay deep and many wild animals
were driven from their fastnesses by hun
ger. From the mountains of West Vir-
ginia a pack Of wolves came over into
Western Pennsylvania and were seen by
hunters. Several Somerset county hun
ters chased them with hounds, anxious
for the ten dollars each scalp bounty
which Pennsylvania pays, with disastrous
results 10 the hounds. Some Of the dogs
came back manned and others never re-
turned from the mountains. Some hounds
belonging to a Somerset county man chas-
ed the wolves across mountain and stream
through Fayette, Somerset, Bedford,
Blair, Perry and Huntington counties
clear to the Susquehanna. They lost the
wolves somewhere near the Cumberland
Valley. The Somerset man afterwards
recovered his dogs near Harrisburg. He
sent word in January last to his trapper
friend Poole that the wolves had probably
come this way and thar he should look
out for them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
A Flourishing organization.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Bare Rock Railroad Com
pany held at Johnstown last week, Mr..
John H. Fox. of this place was reelected
a director. r. L. Fox was also re- elected
a director OF the Somerset Stone Com
pany at the same time. The Somerset
Stone Company is one of the most pro-
gressive and prosperous organizations in
the county, giving employment from
early last April until the present time to
between I40 and lG0 work men, majority
of them being skilled stonemasons. Dur
ing the period mentioned the Company
has shipped on an average % cars Of stone
per day, mostly building and bridge
stone of large dimensions. The earnings
of the Company under the wise direction
of President John NJ. VI urdock, of Johns
town, have in a great measure been de-
voted TO betterments and permanent inn
provements. The quarry, four miles
south OF Somerset, is one Of the scenes Of
greatest activity in the county. Four
steam drills bore into the solid rock,
facilitating splitting it into various sizes
and weights, while as many huge steam
derricks hoist the dressed and undressed
rock on TO the cars. The supply of rock
owned by the Company is of excellent
quality and well-nigh inexhaustible.
The company operates its own railroad,
connecting the quarry with the b. & o.,
distance Of four miles. Next season
r,ronises IN witness 1arper onerations
than ever before at the quarry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
want, No Males at Her Funeral.

Miss Murnane, an old woman resid-
ing near Brushy Fork, southwest of New
man, ILL.,, has been an irreconcilable man
hater forty-eight years. She is leading a
hermirs life and has a comfortable for
tune. Since being disappointed in love
fprty-eight years ago, she has never
spoken to a man. She is seldom seen in
town, and her trading is done with fe-
male clerks.
She has made a will and purchased a
cemetery lot. Explicit directions have
been given that no man shall preach her
funeral sermon or act as pail bearer.
She directs that a woman shall drive the
hearse end women shall lower her body
and fill the grave No men are to be
allowed in the funeral procession She
has willed sum of money in trust to
pay all expenses.